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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,562.58, 1,024,708.95 and 403,023.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,562.58, 1,024,708.95 and 403,023.54 is: 556,157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,562.58 : 1,024,708.95 = 403,023.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,562.58/1,024,708.95 = 403,023.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,562.58x = 1,024,708.95 × 403,023.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,562.58x = 412,981,828,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,981,828,498.68/742,562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,157.61

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