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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,906.30, 1,112,859.45 and 442,724.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,906.30, 1,112,859.45 and 442,724.70 is: 664,087.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,906.30 : 1,112,859.45 = 442,724.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,906.30/1,112,859.45 = 442,724.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,906.30x = 1,112,859.45 × 442,724.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,906.30x = 492,690,366,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,690,366,143.42/741,906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,087.05

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