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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,422.84, 1,023,162.48 and 401,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,422.84, 1,023,162.48 and 401,891 is: 554,609.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,422.84 : 1,023,162.48 = 401,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,422.84/1,023,162.48 = 401,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,422.84x = 1,023,162.48 × 401,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,422.84x = 411,199,792,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,199,792,249.68/741,422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,609.02

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