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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,555.08, 1,024,698.60 and 403,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,555.08, 1,024,698.60 and 403,016.04 is: 556,147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,555.08 : 1,024,698.60 = 403,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,555.08/1,024,698.60 = 403,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,555.08x = 1,024,698.60 × 403,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,555.08x = 412,969,971,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,969,971,965.54/742,555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,147.26

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