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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,820.52, 1,026,053.90 and 614,278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,820.52, 1,026,053.90 and 614,278.22 is: 848,499.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,820.52 : 1,026,053.90 = 614,278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,820.52/1,026,053.90 = 614,278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,820.52x = 1,026,053.90 × 614,278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,820.52x = 630,282,557,417.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,282,557,417.94/742,820.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,499.12

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