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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,489.03, 1,027,577.37 and 422,387.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,489.03, 1,027,577.37 and 422,387.67 is: 582,998.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,489.03 : 1,027,577.37 = 422,387.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,489.03/1,027,577.37 = 422,387.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,489.03x = 1,027,577.37 × 422,387.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,489.03x = 434,036,011,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,036,011,059.03/744,489.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,998.53

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