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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,846.71, 1,023,736.38 and 419,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,846.71, 1,023,736.38 and 419,544.74 is: 578,964.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,846.71 : 1,023,736.38 = 419,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,846.71/1,023,736.38 = 419,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,846.71x = 1,023,736.38 × 419,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,846.71x = 429,503,213,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,503,213,375.64/741,846.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,964.91

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