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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,997.80, 1,025,348.88 and 420,699.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,997.80, 1,025,348.88 and 420,699.28 is: 580,571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,997.80 : 1,025,348.88 = 420,699.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,997.80/1,025,348.88 = 420,699.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,997.80x = 1,025,348.88 × 420,699.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,997.80x = 431,363,535,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,363,535,564.81/742,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,571.75

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