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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,402.09, 1,023,133.91 and 401,870.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,402.09, 1,023,133.91 and 401,870.25 is: 554,580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,402.09 : 1,023,133.91 = 401,870.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,402.09/1,023,133.91 = 401,870.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,402.09x = 1,023,133.91 × 401,870.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,402.09x = 411,167,078,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,167,078,185.83/741,402.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,580.41

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