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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,782.40, 1,023,660.30 and 402,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,782.40, 1,023,660.30 and 402,250.56 is: 555,106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,782.40 : 1,023,660.30 = 402,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,782.40/1,023,660.30 = 402,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,782.40x = 1,023,660.30 × 402,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,782.40x = 411,767,928,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,767,928,924.77/741,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,106.09

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