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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,359.96, 1,026,985.02 and 422,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,359.96, 1,026,985.02 and 422,044.76 is: 582,290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,359.96 : 1,026,985.02 = 422,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,359.96/1,026,985.02 = 422,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,359.96x = 1,026,985.02 × 422,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,359.96x = 433,433,646,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,433,646,289.50/744,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,290.38

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