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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,068.72, 1,024,055.16 and 419,771.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,068.72, 1,024,055.16 and 419,771.94 is: 579,285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,068.72 : 1,024,055.16 = 419,771.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,068.72/1,024,055.16 = 419,771.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,068.72x = 1,024,055.16 × 419,771.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,068.72x = 429,869,621,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,869,621,180.21/742,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,285.46

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