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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,342, 1,027,191.96 and 404,817.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,342, 1,027,191.96 and 404,817.54 is: 558,648.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,342 : 1,027,191.96 = 404,817.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,342/1,027,191.96 = 404,817.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,342x = 1,027,191.96 × 404,817.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,342x = 415,825,322,354.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,825,322,354.98/744,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,648.21

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