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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,740.46, 1,023,596.67 and 402,208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,740.46, 1,023,596.67 and 402,208.71 is: 555,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,740.46 : 1,023,596.67 = 402,208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,740.46/1,023,596.67 = 402,208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,740.46x = 1,023,596.67 × 402,208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,740.46x = 411,699,496,201.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,699,496,201.00/741,740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,045.22

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