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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,512.48, 1,027,422.56 and 404,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,512.48, 1,027,422.56 and 404,982.08 is: 558,872.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,512.48 : 1,027,422.56 = 404,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,512.48/1,027,422.56 = 404,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,512.48x = 1,027,422.56 × 404,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,512.48x = 416,087,725,387.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,087,725,387.73/744,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,872.73

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