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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,541.49, 1,024,708.28 and 403,009.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,541.49, 1,024,708.28 and 403,009.74 is: 556,153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,541.49 : 1,024,708.28 = 403,009.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,541.49/1,024,708.28 = 403,009.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,541.49x = 1,024,708.28 × 403,009.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,541.49x = 412,967,415,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,967,415,483.60/742,541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,153.99

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