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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,360.46, 1,026,985.71 and 422,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,360.46, 1,026,985.71 and 422,045.26 is: 582,291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,360.46 : 1,026,985.71 = 422,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,360.46/1,026,985.71 = 422,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,360.46x = 1,026,985.71 × 422,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,360.46x = 433,434,450,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,434,450,993.24/744,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,291.07

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