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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,009.88, 1,112,731.08 and 404,870.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,009.88, 1,112,731.08 and 404,870.31 is: 607,150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,009.88 : 1,112,731.08 = 404,870.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,009.88/1,112,731.08 = 404,870.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,009.88x = 1,112,731.08 × 404,870.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,009.88x = 450,511,777,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,511,777,306.24/742,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,150.65

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