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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,381.52, 1,027,251.36 and 404,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,381.52, 1,027,251.36 and 404,852.24 is: 558,698.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,381.52 : 1,027,251.36 = 404,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,381.52/1,027,251.36 = 404,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,381.52x = 1,027,251.36 × 404,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,381.52x = 415,885,014,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,885,014,139.05/744,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,698.74

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