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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,069.08, 1,024,055.66 and 419,772.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,069.08, 1,024,055.66 and 419,772.31 is: 579,285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,069.08 : 1,024,055.66 = 419,772.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,069.08/1,024,055.66 = 419,772.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,069.08x = 1,024,055.66 × 419,772.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,069.08x = 429,870,208,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,870,208,456.07/742,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,285.97

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