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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,838.55, 1,112,757.83 and 489,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,838.55, 1,112,757.83 and 489,404.08 is: 734,106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,838.55 : 1,112,757.83 = 489,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,838.55/1,112,757.83 = 489,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,838.55x = 1,112,757.83 × 489,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,838.55x = 544,588,214,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,588,214,043.14/741,838.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,106.11

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