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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,281.72, 1,027,099.14 and 404,742.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,281.72, 1,027,099.14 and 404,742.68 is: 558,539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,281.72 : 1,027,099.14 = 404,742.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,281.72/1,027,099.14 = 404,742.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,281.72x = 1,027,099.14 × 404,742.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,281.72x = 415,710,858,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,710,858,549.30/744,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,539.66

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