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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,852.54, 1,023,734.52 and 410,723.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,852.54, 1,023,734.52 and 410,723.23 is: 566,785.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,852.54 : 1,023,734.52 = 410,723.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,852.54/1,023,734.52 = 410,723.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,852.54x = 1,023,734.52 × 410,723.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,852.54x = 420,471,553,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,471,553,726.90/741,852.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,785.89

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