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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,399.84, 1,023,130.80 and 401,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,399.84, 1,023,130.80 and 401,868 is: 554,577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,399.84 : 1,023,130.80 = 401,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,399.84/1,023,130.80 = 401,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,399.84x = 1,023,130.80 × 401,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,399.84x = 411,163,528,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,163,528,334.40/741,399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,577.31

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