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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,903.80, 1,112,855.70 and 442,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,903.80, 1,112,855.70 and 442,722.20 is: 664,083.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,903.80 : 1,112,855.70 = 442,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,903.80/1,112,855.70 = 442,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,903.80x = 1,112,855.70 × 442,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,903.80x = 492,685,923,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,685,923,786.54/741,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,083.30

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