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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,359, 1,028,591.10 and 423,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,359, 1,028,591.10 and 423,130.20 is: 583,917.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,359 : 1,028,591.10 = 423,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,359/1,028,591.10 = 423,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,359x = 1,028,591.10 × 423,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,359x = 435,227,957,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,227,957,861.22/745,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,917.22

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