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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,789.04, 1,114,597.54 and 401,225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,789.04, 1,114,597.54 and 401,225.59 is: 602,061.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,789.04 : 1,114,597.54 = 401,225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,789.04/1,114,597.54 = 401,225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,789.04x = 1,114,597.54 × 401,225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,789.04x = 447,205,050,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,205,050,026.06/742,789.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,061.99

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