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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,255, 1,022,935.56 and 401,723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,255, 1,022,935.56 and 401,723.26 is: 554,380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,255 : 1,022,935.56 = 401,723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,255/1,022,935.56 = 401,723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,255x = 1,022,935.56 × 401,723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,255x = 410,937,007,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,937,007,933.13/741,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,380.08

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