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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,007.46, 1,026,810.52 and 421,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,007.46, 1,026,810.52 and 421,682.96 is: 581,967.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,007.46 : 1,026,810.52 = 421,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,007.46/1,026,810.52 = 421,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,007.46x = 1,026,810.52 × 421,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,007.46x = 432,988,499,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,988,499,432.74/744,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,967.95

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