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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,937.32, 1,023,780.42 and 440,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,937.32, 1,023,780.42 and 440,073 is: 607,245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,937.32 : 1,023,780.42 = 440,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,937.32/1,023,780.42 = 440,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,937.32x = 1,023,780.42 × 440,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,937.32x = 450,538,120,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,538,120,770.66/741,937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,245.53

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