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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,254, 1,022,934.18 and 401,722.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,254, 1,022,934.18 and 401,722.26 is: 554,378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,254 : 1,022,934.18 = 401,722.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,254/1,022,934.18 = 401,722.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,254x = 1,022,934.18 × 401,722.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,254x = 410,935,430,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,935,430,620.85/741,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,378.70

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