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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,781.40, 1,023,658.89 and 402,249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,781.40, 1,023,658.89 and 402,249.56 is: 555,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,781.40 : 1,023,658.89 = 402,249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,781.40/1,023,658.89 = 402,249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,781.40x = 1,023,658.89 × 402,249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,781.40x = 411,766,338,092.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,766,338,092.59/741,781.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,104.70

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