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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,119.20, 1,026,872.40 and 404,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,119.20, 1,026,872.40 and 404,596 is: 558,335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,119.20 : 1,026,872.40 = 404,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,119.20/1,026,872.40 = 404,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,119.20x = 1,026,872.40 × 404,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,119.20x = 415,468,465,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,468,465,550.40/744,119.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,335.90

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