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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,053.32, 1,026,788.52 and 404,521.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,053.32, 1,026,788.52 and 404,521.57 is: 558,237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,053.32 : 1,026,788.52 = 404,521.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,053.32/1,026,788.52 = 404,521.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,053.32x = 1,026,788.52 × 404,521.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,053.32x = 415,358,101,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,358,101,601.41/744,053.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,237.01

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