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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,253.75, 1,022,933.84 and 401,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,253.75, 1,022,933.84 and 401,722 is: 554,378.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,253.75 : 1,022,933.84 = 401,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,253.75/1,022,933.84 = 401,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,253.75x = 1,022,933.84 × 401,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,253.75x = 410,935,028,072.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,935,028,072.48/741,253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,378.35

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