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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,835.16, 1,025,175.96 and 420,602.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,835.16, 1,025,175.96 and 420,602.04 is: 580,466.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,835.16 : 1,025,175.96 = 420,602.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,835.16/1,025,175.96 = 420,602.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,835.16x = 1,025,175.96 × 420,602.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,835.16x = 431,191,100,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,191,100,134.96/742,835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,466.74

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