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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,789.60, 1,023,669.92 and 402,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,789.60, 1,023,669.92 and 402,257.76 is: 555,115.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,789.60 : 1,023,669.92 = 402,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,789.60/1,023,669.92 = 402,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,789.60x = 1,023,669.92 × 402,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,789.60x = 411,779,168,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,779,168,998.58/741,789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,115.86

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