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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,051.57, 1,113,065.33 and 442,116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,051.57, 1,113,065.33 and 442,116.21 is: 664,062.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,051.57 : 1,113,065.33 = 442,116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,051.57/1,113,065.33 = 442,116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,051.57x = 1,113,065.33 × 442,116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,051.57x = 492,104,222,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,104,222,971.42/741,051.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,062.05

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