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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,150.94, 1,024,264.90 and 415,588.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,150.94, 1,024,264.90 and 415,588.32 is: 573,565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,150.94 : 1,024,264.90 = 415,588.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,150.94/1,024,264.90 = 415,588.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,150.94x = 1,024,264.90 × 415,588.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,150.94x = 425,672,529,025.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,672,529,025.97/742,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,565.98

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