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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,228.56, 1,022,896.28 and 401,696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,228.56, 1,022,896.28 and 401,696.80 is: 554,342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,228.56 : 1,022,896.28 = 401,696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,228.56/1,022,896.28 = 401,696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,228.56x = 1,022,896.28 × 401,696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,228.56x = 410,894,162,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,894,162,407.90/741,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,342.05

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