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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,836, 1,026,489.84 and 404,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,836, 1,026,489.84 and 404,306.08 is: 557,940.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,836 : 1,026,489.84 = 404,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,836/1,026,489.84 = 404,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,836x = 1,026,489.84 × 404,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,836x = 415,016,083,370.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,016,083,370.23/743,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,940.30

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