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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,382.74, 1,028,640.63 and 423,102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,382.74, 1,028,640.63 and 423,102.73 is: 583,888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,382.74 : 1,028,640.63 = 423,102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,382.74/1,028,640.63 = 423,102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,382.74x = 1,028,640.63 × 423,102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,382.74x = 435,220,658,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,220,658,741.92/745,382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,888.83

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