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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,804.16, 1,025,133.18 and 420,571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,804.16, 1,025,133.18 and 420,571.04 is: 580,423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,804.16 : 1,025,133.18 = 420,571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,804.16/1,025,133.18 = 420,571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,804.16x = 1,025,133.18 × 420,571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,804.16x = 431,141,327,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,141,327,651.11/742,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,423.95

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