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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,078.58, 1,024,068.80 and 419,781.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,078.58, 1,024,068.80 and 419,781.83 is: 579,299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,078.58 : 1,024,068.80 = 419,781.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,078.58/1,024,068.80 = 419,781.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,078.58x = 1,024,068.80 × 419,781.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,078.58x = 429,885,472,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,885,472,811.00/742,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,299.13

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