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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,114.46, 1,022,729.47 and 401,582.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,114.46, 1,022,729.47 and 401,582.71 is: 554,179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,114.46 : 1,022,729.47 = 401,582.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,114.46/1,022,729.47 = 401,582.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,114.46x = 1,022,729.47 × 401,582.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,114.46x = 410,710,472,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,710,472,159.46/741,114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,179.54

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