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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,268.76, 1,022,952.66 and 401,736.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,268.76, 1,022,952.66 and 401,736.92 is: 554,397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,268.76 : 1,022,952.66 = 401,736.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,268.76/1,022,952.66 = 401,736.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,268.76x = 1,022,952.66 × 401,736.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,268.76x = 410,957,850,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,957,850,934.21/741,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,397.91

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