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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,523, 1,023,295.66 and 401,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,523, 1,023,295.66 and 401,982.52 is: 554,732.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,523 : 1,023,295.66 = 401,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,523/1,023,295.66 = 401,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,523x = 1,023,295.66 × 401,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,523x = 411,346,968,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,346,968,111.86/741,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,732.58

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