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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,531.11, 1,115,315.82 and 583,853.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,531.11, 1,115,315.82 and 583,853.27 is: 874,618.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,531.11 : 1,115,315.82 = 583,853.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,531.11/1,115,315.82 = 583,853.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,531.11x = 1,115,315.82 × 583,853.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,531.11x = 651,180,783,013.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,180,783,013.15/744,531.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,618.64

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