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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,168.88, 1,024,195.03 and 402,637.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,168.88, 1,024,195.03 and 402,637.13 is: 555,640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,168.88 : 1,024,195.03 = 402,637.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,168.88/1,024,195.03 = 402,637.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,168.88x = 1,024,195.03 × 402,637.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,168.88x = 412,378,941,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,378,941,311.90/742,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,640.31

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