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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,073.84, 1,022,685.42 and 401,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,073.84, 1,022,685.42 and 401,542 is: 554,129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,073.84 : 1,022,685.42 = 401,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,073.84/1,022,685.42 = 401,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,073.84x = 1,022,685.42 × 401,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,073.84x = 410,651,148,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,651,148,917.64/741,073.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,129.87

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