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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,562.40, 1,112,343.60 and 404,472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,562.40, 1,112,343.60 and 404,472.80 is: 606,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,562.40 : 1,112,343.60 = 404,472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,562.40/1,112,343.60 = 404,472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,562.40x = 1,112,343.60 × 404,472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,562.40x = 449,912,730,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,912,730,454.08/741,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,709.20

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