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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,026.60, 1,111,547.27 and 562,419.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,026.60, 1,111,547.27 and 562,419.23 is: 842,497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,026.60 : 1,111,547.27 = 562,419.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,026.60/1,111,547.27 = 562,419.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,026.60x = 1,111,547.27 × 562,419.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,026.60x = 625,155,555,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,155,555,550.31/742,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,497.50

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