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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,057.41, 1,028,266.77 and 418,424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,057.41, 1,028,266.77 and 418,424.10 is: 577,474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,057.41 : 1,028,266.77 = 418,424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,057.41/1,028,266.77 = 418,424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,057.41x = 1,028,266.77 × 418,424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,057.41x = 430,251,597,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,251,597,797.16/745,057.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,474.42

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