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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,562.88, 1,023,356.77 and 402,031.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,562.88, 1,023,356.77 and 402,031.13 is: 554,802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,562.88 : 1,023,356.77 = 402,031.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,562.88/1,023,356.77 = 402,031.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,562.88x = 1,023,356.77 × 402,031.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,562.88x = 411,421,272,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,421,272,514.39/741,562.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,802.95

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