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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,321.44, 1,024,136.19 and 420,028.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,321.44, 1,024,136.19 and 420,028.11 is: 579,487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,321.44 : 1,024,136.19 = 420,028.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,321.44/1,024,136.19 = 420,028.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,321.44x = 1,024,136.19 × 420,028.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,321.44x = 430,165,988,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,165,988,268.30/742,321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,487.49

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