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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,750.18, 1,023,610.14 and 402,218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,750.18, 1,023,610.14 and 402,218.46 is: 555,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,750.18 : 1,023,610.14 = 402,218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,750.18/1,023,610.14 = 402,218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,750.18x = 1,023,610.14 × 402,218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,750.18x = 411,714,894,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,714,894,151.18/741,750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,058.70

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