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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,834.16, 1,023,786.23 and 415,179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,834.16, 1,023,786.23 and 415,179.95 is: 572,979.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,834.16 : 1,023,786.23 = 415,179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,834.16/1,023,786.23 = 415,179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,834.16x = 1,023,786.23 × 415,179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,834.16x = 425,055,508,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,055,508,587.26/741,834.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,979.15

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