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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,629.30, 1,112,789.55 and 555,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,629.30, 1,112,789.55 and 555,005.30 is: 832,766.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,629.30 : 1,112,789.55 = 555,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,629.30/1,112,789.55 = 555,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,629.30x = 1,112,789.55 × 555,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,629.30x = 617,604,098,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,604,098,034.62/741,629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,766.58

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