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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,176.03, 1,024,204.86 and 402,644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,176.03, 1,024,204.86 and 402,644.28 is: 555,650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,176.03 : 1,024,204.86 = 402,644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,176.03/1,024,204.86 = 402,644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,176.03x = 1,024,204.86 × 402,644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,176.03x = 412,390,228,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,390,228,427.20/742,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,650.16

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