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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,473.42, 1,023,838.83 and 440,609.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,473.42, 1,023,838.83 and 440,609.10 is: 607,580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,473.42 : 1,023,838.83 = 440,609.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,473.42/1,023,838.83 = 440,609.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,473.42x = 1,023,838.83 × 440,609.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,473.42x = 451,112,705,431.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,112,705,431.35/742,473.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,580.95

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