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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,421.53, 1,024,542.37 and 402,889.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,421.53, 1,024,542.37 and 402,889.78 is: 555,988.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,421.53 : 1,024,542.37 = 402,889.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,421.53/1,024,542.37 = 402,889.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,421.53x = 1,024,542.37 × 402,889.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,421.53x = 412,777,650,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,777,650,049.98/742,421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,988.25

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