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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,911.73, 1,023,797.66 and 419,686.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,911.73, 1,023,797.66 and 419,686.44 is: 579,144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,911.73 : 1,023,797.66 = 419,686.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,911.73/1,023,797.66 = 419,686.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,911.73x = 1,023,797.66 × 419,686.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,911.73x = 429,673,993,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,673,993,107.30/741,911.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,144.36

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