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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,855.60, 1,026,784 and 442,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,855.60, 1,026,784 and 442,046 is: 610,179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,855.60 : 1,026,784 = 442,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,855.60/1,026,784 = 442,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,855.60x = 1,026,784 × 442,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,855.60x = 453,885,760,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,885,760,064/743,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,179.93

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