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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,577.76, 1,027,512.60 and 405,047.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,577.76, 1,027,512.60 and 405,047.36 is: 558,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,577.76 : 1,027,512.60 = 405,047.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,577.76/1,027,512.60 = 405,047.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,577.76x = 1,027,512.60 × 405,047.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,577.76x = 416,191,265,996.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,191,265,996.74/744,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,962.80

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