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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,046.24, 1,022,644.08 and 401,514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,046.24, 1,022,644.08 and 401,514.50 is: 554,090.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,046.24 : 1,022,644.08 = 401,514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,046.24/1,022,644.08 = 401,514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,046.24x = 1,022,644.08 × 401,514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,046.24x = 410,606,426,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,606,426,459.16/741,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,090.16

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