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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,170.25, 1,024,196.93 and 402,638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,170.25, 1,024,196.93 and 402,638.50 is: 555,642.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,170.25 : 1,024,196.93 = 402,638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,170.25/1,024,196.93 = 402,638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,170.25x = 1,024,196.93 × 402,638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,170.25x = 412,381,115,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,381,115,599.81/742,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,642.21

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