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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,174, 1,002,155.64 and 403,877.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,174, 1,002,155.64 and 403,877.22 is: 557,370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,174 : 1,002,155.64 = 403,877.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,174/1,002,155.64 = 403,877.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,174x = 1,002,155.64 × 403,877.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,174x = 404,747,833,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,747,833,890.52/726,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,370.32

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