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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,272.76, 1,022,958.18 and 401,740.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,272.76, 1,022,958.18 and 401,740.92 is: 554,403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,272.76 : 1,022,958.18 = 401,740.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,272.76/1,022,958.18 = 401,740.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,272.76x = 1,022,958.18 × 401,740.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,272.76x = 410,964,160,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,964,160,354.73/741,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,403.43

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