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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,401.11, 1,023,133.98 and 401,869.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,401.11, 1,023,133.98 and 401,869.36 is: 554,579.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,401.11 : 1,023,133.98 = 401,869.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,401.11/1,023,133.98 = 401,869.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,401.11x = 1,023,133.98 × 401,869.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,401.11x = 411,166,197,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,166,197,736.85/741,401.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,579.96

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