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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,265.36, 1,022,946 and 401,733.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,265.36, 1,022,946 and 401,733.64 is: 554,392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,265.36 : 1,022,946 = 401,733.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,265.36/1,022,946 = 401,733.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,265.36x = 1,022,946 × 401,733.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,265.36x = 410,951,820,103.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,951,820,103.44/741,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,392.32

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