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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,271.08, 1,022,926.68 and 401,732.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,271.08, 1,022,926.68 and 401,732.04 is: 554,375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,271.08 : 1,022,926.68 = 401,732.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,271.08/1,022,926.68 = 401,732.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,271.08x = 1,022,926.68 × 401,732.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,271.08x = 410,942,421,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,942,421,926.83/741,271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,375.36

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