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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,477.77, 1,021,555.02 and 450,042.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,477.77, 1,021,555.02 and 450,042.53 is: 620,873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,477.77 : 1,021,555.02 = 450,042.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,477.77/1,021,555.02 = 450,042.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,477.77x = 1,021,555.02 × 450,042.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,477.77x = 459,743,205,735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,743,205,735.00/740,477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,873.75

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