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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,266.97, 1,115,366.18 and 388,571.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,266.97, 1,115,366.18 and 388,571.46 is: 582,317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,266.97 : 1,115,366.18 = 388,571.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,266.97/1,115,366.18 = 388,571.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,266.97x = 1,115,366.18 × 388,571.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,266.97x = 433,399,467,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,399,467,299.92/744,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,317.22

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