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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,173, 1,024,200.72 and 402,641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,173, 1,024,200.72 and 402,641.25 is: 555,646.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,173 : 1,024,200.72 = 402,641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,173/1,024,200.72 = 402,641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,173x = 1,024,200.72 × 402,641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,173x = 412,385,458,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,385,458,151.70/742,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,646.00

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