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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,078.08, 1,024,068.11 and 419,781.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,078.08, 1,024,068.11 and 419,781.33 is: 579,298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,078.08 : 1,024,068.11 = 419,781.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,078.08/1,024,068.11 = 419,781.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,078.08x = 1,024,068.11 × 419,781.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,078.08x = 429,884,671,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,884,671,127.48/742,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,298.44

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