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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,221.73, 1,022,886.86 and 401,689.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,221.73, 1,022,886.86 and 401,689.98 is: 554,332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,221.73 : 1,022,886.86 = 401,689.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,221.73/1,022,886.86 = 401,689.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,221.73x = 1,022,886.86 × 401,689.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,221.73x = 410,883,402,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,883,402,335.66/741,221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,332.65

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