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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,325.12, 1,023,033.72 and 401,799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,325.12, 1,023,033.72 and 401,799.04 is: 554,485.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,325.12 : 1,023,033.72 = 401,799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,325.12/1,023,033.72 = 401,799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,325.12x = 1,023,033.72 × 401,799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,325.12x = 411,053,966,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,053,966,583.63/741,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,485.41

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