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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,887.96, 1,025,129.36 and 420,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,887.96, 1,025,129.36 and 420,524.16 is: 580,291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,887.96 : 1,025,129.36 = 420,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,887.96/1,025,129.36 = 420,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,887.96x = 1,025,129.36 × 420,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,887.96x = 431,091,663,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,091,663,005.34/742,887.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,291.63

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