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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,644.28, 1,111,321.42 and 500,814.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,644.28, 1,111,321.42 and 500,814.41 is: 750,448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,644.28 : 1,111,321.42 = 500,814.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,644.28/1,111,321.42 = 500,814.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,644.28x = 1,111,321.42 × 500,814.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,644.28x = 556,565,774,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,565,774,469.02/741,644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,448.42

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