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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,245.83, 1,022,891.82 and 401,706.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,245.83, 1,022,891.82 and 401,706.79 is: 554,340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,245.83 : 1,022,891.82 = 401,706.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,245.83/1,022,891.82 = 401,706.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,245.83x = 1,022,891.82 × 401,706.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,245.83x = 410,902,589,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,902,589,529.46/741,245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,340.51

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