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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,442.44, 1,024,570.52 and 402,910.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,442.44, 1,024,570.52 and 402,910.68 is: 556,016.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,442.44 : 1,024,570.52 = 402,910.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,442.44/1,024,570.52 = 402,910.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,442.44x = 1,024,570.52 × 402,910.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,442.44x = 412,810,404,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,810,404,921.15/742,442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,016.71

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