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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,368.24, 1,027,225.32 and 404,842.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,368.24, 1,027,225.32 and 404,842.16 is: 558,680.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,368.24 : 1,027,225.32 = 404,842.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,368.24/1,027,225.32 = 404,842.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,368.24x = 1,027,225.32 × 404,842.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,368.24x = 415,864,117,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,864,117,355.49/744,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,680.63

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