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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,585.46, 1,024,682.81 and 415,852.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,585.46, 1,024,682.81 and 415,852.92 is: 573,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,585.46 : 1,024,682.81 = 415,852.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,585.46/1,024,682.81 = 415,852.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,585.46x = 1,024,682.81 × 415,852.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,585.46x = 426,117,336,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,117,336,533.04/742,585.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,829.36

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