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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,252.75, 1,022,932.46 and 401,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,252.75, 1,022,932.46 and 401,721 is: 554,376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,252.75 : 1,022,932.46 = 401,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,252.75/1,022,932.46 = 401,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,252.75x = 1,022,932.46 × 401,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,252.75x = 410,933,448,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,933,448,755.06/741,252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,376.96

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