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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,122.28, 1,024,129.02 and 419,825.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,122.28, 1,024,129.02 and 419,825.56 is: 579,359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,122.28 : 1,024,129.02 = 419,825.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,122.28/1,024,129.02 = 419,825.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,122.28x = 1,024,129.02 × 419,825.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,122.28x = 429,955,539,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,955,539,333.75/742,122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,359.43

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