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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,666.80, 1,026,257.36 and 421,438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,666.80, 1,026,257.36 and 421,438.24 is: 581,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,666.80 : 1,026,257.36 = 421,438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,666.80/1,026,257.36 = 421,438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,666.80x = 1,026,257.36 × 421,438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,666.80x = 432,504,095,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,504,095,585.45/743,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,583.17

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