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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,702.40, 1,112,553.60 and 404,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,702.40, 1,112,553.60 and 404,612.80 is: 606,919.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,702.40 : 1,112,553.60 = 404,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,702.40/1,112,553.60 = 404,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,702.40x = 1,112,553.60 × 404,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,702.40x = 450,153,427,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,153,427,246.08/741,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,919.20

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