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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,284.72, 1,027,088.88 and 422,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,284.72, 1,027,088.88 and 422,023.52 is: 582,378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,284.72 : 1,027,088.88 = 422,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,284.72/1,027,088.88 = 422,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,284.72x = 1,027,088.88 × 422,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,284.72x = 433,455,659,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,455,659,355.01/744,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,378.83

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