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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,969.76, 1,023,918.40 and 419,672.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,969.76, 1,023,918.40 and 419,672.92 is: 579,148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,969.76 : 1,023,918.40 = 419,672.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,969.76/1,023,918.40 = 419,672.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,969.76x = 1,023,918.40 × 419,672.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,969.76x = 429,710,824,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,710,824,769.73/741,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,148.70

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