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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,206.30, 1,112,434.65 and 554,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,206.30, 1,112,434.65 and 554,999.10 is: 831,844.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,206.30 : 1,112,434.65 = 554,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,206.30/1,112,434.65 = 554,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,206.30x = 1,112,434.65 × 554,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,206.30x = 617,400,229,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,400,229,558.82/742,206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,844.50

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