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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,786.15, 1,023,687.17 and 419,489.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,786.15, 1,023,687.17 and 419,489.79 is: 578,908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,786.15 : 1,023,687.17 = 419,489.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,786.15/1,023,687.17 = 419,489.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,786.15x = 1,023,687.17 × 419,489.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,786.15x = 429,426,315,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,426,315,968.99/741,786.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,908.51

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