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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,332.52, 1,023,035.58 and 401,800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,332.52, 1,023,035.58 and 401,800.86 is: 554,483.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,332.52 : 1,023,035.58 = 401,800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,332.52/1,023,035.58 = 401,800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,332.52x = 1,023,035.58 × 401,800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,332.52x = 411,056,575,854.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,056,575,854.60/741,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,483.40

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