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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,423.62, 1,027,305.59 and 404,891.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,423.62, 1,027,305.59 and 404,891.87 is: 558,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,423.62 : 1,027,305.59 = 404,891.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,423.62/1,027,305.59 = 404,891.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,423.62x = 1,027,305.59 × 404,891.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,423.62x = 415,947,674,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,947,674,235.57/744,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,751.32

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