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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,695.99, 1,023,546.60 and 402,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,695.99, 1,023,546.60 and 402,164.24 is: 554,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,695.99 : 1,023,546.60 = 402,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,695.99/1,023,546.60 = 402,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,695.99x = 1,023,546.60 × 402,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,695.99x = 411,633,835,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,633,835,375.85/741,695.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,989.97

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