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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,814.48, 1,023,695.04 and 402,278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,814.48, 1,023,695.04 and 402,278.72 is: 555,139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,814.48 : 1,023,695.04 = 402,278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,814.48/1,023,695.04 = 402,278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,814.48x = 1,023,695.04 × 402,278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,814.48x = 411,810,730,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,810,730,361.55/741,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,139.78

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