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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,524, 1,023,297.04 and 401,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,524, 1,023,297.04 and 401,983.52 is: 554,733.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,524 : 1,023,297.04 = 401,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,524/1,023,297.04 = 401,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,524x = 1,023,297.04 × 401,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,524x = 411,348,546,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,348,546,144.78/741,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,733.96

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