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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,416.82, 1,023,156.54 and 401,885.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,416.82, 1,023,156.54 and 401,885.88 is: 554,603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,416.82 : 1,023,156.54 = 401,885.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,416.82/1,023,156.54 = 401,885.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,416.82x = 1,023,156.54 × 401,885.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,416.82x = 411,192,166,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,192,166,455.66/741,416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,603.23

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