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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,401.84, 1,023,133.56 and 401,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,401.84, 1,023,133.56 and 401,870 is: 554,580.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,401.84 : 1,023,133.56 = 401,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,401.84/1,023,133.56 = 401,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,401.84x = 1,023,133.56 × 401,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,401.84x = 411,166,683,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,166,683,757.20/741,401.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,580.07

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