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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,362.32, 1,114,744.94 and 423,542.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,362.32, 1,114,744.94 and 423,542.18 is: 634,289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,362.32 : 1,114,744.94 = 423,542.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,362.32/1,114,744.94 = 423,542.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,362.32x = 1,114,744.94 × 423,542.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,362.32x = 472,141,502,031.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,141,502,031.57/744,362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,289.90

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