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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,638.14, 1,024,765.84 and 420,292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,638.14, 1,024,765.84 and 420,292.11 is: 579,960.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,638.14 : 1,024,765.84 = 420,292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,638.14/1,024,765.84 = 420,292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,638.14x = 1,024,765.84 × 420,292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,638.14x = 430,701,001,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,701,001,517.76/742,638.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,960.79

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