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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,284.22, 1,027,102.58 and 404,745.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,284.22, 1,027,102.58 and 404,745.18 is: 558,543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,284.22 : 1,027,102.58 = 404,745.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,284.22/1,027,102.58 = 404,745.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,284.22x = 1,027,102.58 × 404,745.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,284.22x = 415,714,818,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,714,818,620.56/744,284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,543.10

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