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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,529.14, 1,023,307.83 and 401,997.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,529.14, 1,023,307.83 and 401,997.48 is: 554,755.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,529.14 : 1,023,307.83 = 401,997.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,529.14/1,023,307.83 = 401,997.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,529.14x = 1,023,307.83 × 401,997.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,529.14x = 411,367,168,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,367,168,924.27/741,529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,755.23

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