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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,001, 1,022,582.36 and 401,469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,001, 1,022,582.36 and 401,469.24 is: 554,028.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,001 : 1,022,582.36 = 401,469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,001/1,022,582.36 = 401,469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,001x = 1,022,582.36 × 401,469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,001x = 410,535,362,906.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,535,362,906.61/741,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,028.08

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