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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,252.29, 1,027,037.16 and 421,984.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,252.29, 1,027,037.16 and 421,984.19 is: 582,320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,252.29 : 1,027,037.16 = 421,984.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,252.29/1,027,037.16 = 421,984.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,252.29x = 1,027,037.16 × 421,984.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,252.29x = 433,393,444,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,393,444,062.50/744,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,320.61

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