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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,234.80, 1,112,477.40 and 555,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,234.80, 1,112,477.40 and 555,027.60 is: 831,887.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,234.80 : 1,112,477.40 = 555,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,234.80/1,112,477.40 = 555,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,234.80x = 1,112,477.40 × 555,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,234.80x = 617,455,661,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,455,661,376.24/742,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,887.24

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