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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,599.04, 1,023,413.76 and 402,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,599.04, 1,023,413.76 and 402,068.16 is: 554,857.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,599.04 : 1,023,413.76 = 402,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,599.04/1,023,413.76 = 402,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,599.04x = 1,023,413.76 × 402,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,599.04x = 411,482,087,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,482,087,401.88/741,599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,857.90

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