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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,929.22, 1,025,291.31 and 416,268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,929.22, 1,025,291.31 and 416,268.42 is: 574,477.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,929.22 : 1,025,291.31 = 416,268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,929.22/1,025,291.31 = 416,268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,929.22x = 1,025,291.31 × 416,268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,929.22x = 426,796,393,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,796,393,653.43/742,929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,477.87

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