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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,225.18, 1,024,270.77 and 419,928.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,225.18, 1,024,270.77 and 419,928.34 is: 579,501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,225.18 : 1,024,270.77 = 419,928.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,225.18/1,024,270.77 = 419,928.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,225.18x = 1,024,270.77 × 419,928.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,225.18x = 430,120,324,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,120,324,156.62/742,225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,501.12

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