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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,276.35, 1,024,353.27 and 402,744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,276.35, 1,024,353.27 and 402,744.60 is: 555,794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,276.35 : 1,024,353.27 = 402,744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,276.35/1,024,353.27 = 402,744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,276.35x = 1,024,353.27 × 402,744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,276.35x = 412,552,747,984.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,552,747,984.84/742,276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,794.01

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