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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,243.01, 1,023,990.87 and 451,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,243.01, 1,023,990.87 and 451,621.60 is: 623,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,243.01 : 1,023,990.87 = 451,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,243.01/1,023,990.87 = 451,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,243.01x = 1,023,990.87 × 451,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,243.01x = 462,456,396,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,456,396,223.85/742,243.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,052.54

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