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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,952.57, 1,023,894.60 and 419,655.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,952.57, 1,023,894.60 and 419,655.73 is: 579,124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,952.57 : 1,023,894.60 = 419,655.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,952.57/1,023,894.60 = 419,655.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,952.57x = 1,023,894.60 × 419,655.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,952.57x = 429,683,235,806.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,683,235,806.06/741,952.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,124.94

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