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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,040.28, 1,022,879.34 and 455,028.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,040.28, 1,022,879.34 and 455,028.12 is: 627,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,040.28 : 1,022,879.34 = 455,028.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,040.28/1,022,879.34 = 455,028.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,040.28x = 1,022,879.34 × 455,028.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,040.28x = 465,438,863,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,438,863,067.04/742,040.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,242.05

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