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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,048.87, 1,022,648.13 and 401,517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,048.87, 1,022,648.13 and 401,517.12 is: 554,094.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,048.87 : 1,022,648.13 = 401,517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,048.87/1,022,648.13 = 401,517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,048.87x = 1,022,648.13 × 401,517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,048.87x = 410,610,731,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,610,731,930.99/741,048.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,094.00

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