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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,171.07, 1,022,817.41 and 401,639.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,171.07, 1,022,817.41 and 401,639.32 is: 554,262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,171.07 : 1,022,817.41 = 401,639.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,171.07/1,022,817.41 = 401,639.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,171.07x = 1,022,817.41 × 401,639.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,171.07x = 410,803,689,036.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,803,689,036.56/741,171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,262.98

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