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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,229.58, 1,024,276.89 and 402,697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,229.58, 1,024,276.89 and 402,697.86 is: 555,723.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,229.58 : 1,024,276.89 = 402,697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,229.58/1,024,276.89 = 402,697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,229.58x = 1,024,276.89 × 402,697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,229.58x = 412,474,111,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,474,111,650.46/742,229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,723.08

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