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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,344, 1,027,194.72 and 404,819.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,344, 1,027,194.72 and 404,819.54 is: 558,650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,344 : 1,027,194.72 = 404,819.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,344/1,027,194.72 = 404,819.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,344x = 1,027,194.72 × 404,819.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,344x = 415,828,494,040.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,828,494,040.83/744,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,650.97

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