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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,386.20, 1,023,113.98 and 401,854.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,386.20, 1,023,113.98 and 401,854.36 is: 554,559.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,386.20 : 1,023,113.98 = 401,854.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,386.20/1,023,113.98 = 401,854.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,386.20x = 1,023,113.98 × 401,854.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,386.20x = 411,142,813,639.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,142,813,639.95/741,386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,559.57

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