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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,649.38, 1,112,976.24 and 405,184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,649.38, 1,112,976.24 and 405,184.36 is: 607,232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,649.38 : 1,112,976.24 = 405,184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,649.38/1,112,976.24 = 405,184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,649.38x = 1,112,976.24 × 405,184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,649.38x = 450,960,565,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,960,565,499.61/742,649.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,232.13

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