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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,385.96, 1,023,116.34 and 401,851.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,385.96, 1,023,116.34 and 401,851.24 is: 554,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,385.96 : 1,023,116.34 = 401,851.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,385.96/1,023,116.34 = 401,851.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,385.96x = 1,023,116.34 × 401,851.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,385.96x = 411,140,569,893.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,140,569,893.26/741,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,556.72

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