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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,015.79, 1,022,601.90 and 401,484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,015.79, 1,022,601.90 and 401,484.04 is: 554,048.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,015.79 : 1,022,601.90 = 401,484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,015.79/1,022,601.90 = 401,484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,015.79x = 1,022,601.90 × 401,484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,015.79x = 410,558,337,559.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,558,337,559.75/741,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,048.03

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