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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,072.34, 1,022,683.35 and 401,540.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,072.34, 1,022,683.35 and 401,540.50 is: 554,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,072.34 : 1,022,683.35 = 401,540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,072.34/1,022,683.35 = 401,540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,072.34x = 1,022,683.35 × 401,540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,072.34x = 410,648,783,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,648,783,700.68/741,072.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,127.80

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