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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,433.26, 1,025,988.62 and 421,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,433.26, 1,025,988.62 and 421,146 is: 581,210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,433.26 : 1,025,988.62 = 421,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,433.26/1,025,988.62 = 421,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,433.26x = 1,025,988.62 × 421,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,433.26x = 432,091,001,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,091,001,252.79/743,433.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,210.21

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