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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,474.84, 1,112,299.74 and 555,667.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,474.84, 1,112,299.74 and 555,667.32 is: 833,566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,474.84 : 1,112,299.74 = 555,667.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,474.84/1,112,299.74 = 555,667.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,474.84x = 1,112,299.74 × 555,667.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,474.84x = 618,068,615,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,068,615,562.50/741,474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,566.54

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