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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,671.87, 1,024,911.59 and 420,375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,671.87, 1,024,911.59 and 420,375.03 is: 580,131.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,671.87 : 1,024,911.59 = 420,375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,671.87/1,024,911.59 = 420,375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,671.87x = 1,024,911.59 × 420,375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,671.87x = 430,847,238,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,847,238,291.72/742,671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,131.36

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