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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,353.80, 1,024,451 and 402,822.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,353.80, 1,024,451 and 402,822.08 is: 555,895.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,353.80 : 1,024,451 = 402,822.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,353.80/1,024,451 = 402,822.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,353.80x = 1,024,451 × 402,822.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,353.80x = 412,671,482,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,671,482,678.08/742,353.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,895.97

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