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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,160.72, 1,022,801.74 and 401,628.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,160.72, 1,022,801.74 and 401,628.97 is: 554,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,160.72 : 1,022,801.74 = 401,628.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,160.72/1,022,801.74 = 401,628.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,160.72x = 1,022,801.74 × 401,628.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,160.72x = 410,786,809,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,786,809,350.41/741,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,247.95

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