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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,181.55, 1,024,306.98 and 415,618.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,181.55, 1,024,306.98 and 415,618.89 is: 573,608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,181.55 : 1,024,306.98 = 415,618.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,181.55/1,024,306.98 = 415,618.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,181.55x = 1,024,306.98 × 415,618.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,181.55x = 425,721,330,046.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,721,330,046.85/742,181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,608.07

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