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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,911.23, 1,023,796.96 and 419,685.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,911.23, 1,023,796.96 and 419,685.94 is: 579,143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,911.23 : 1,023,796.96 = 419,685.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,911.23/1,023,796.96 = 419,685.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,911.23x = 1,023,796.96 × 419,685.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,911.23x = 429,673,189,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,673,189,526.74/741,911.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,143.67

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