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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,402.84, 1,023,134.94 and 401,871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,402.84, 1,023,134.94 and 401,871 is: 554,581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,402.84 : 1,023,134.94 = 401,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,402.84/1,023,134.94 = 401,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,402.84x = 1,023,134.94 × 401,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,402.84x = 411,168,261,472.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,168,261,472.74/741,402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,581.45

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