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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,591.84, 1,027,531.84 and 405,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,591.84, 1,027,531.84 and 405,061.44 is: 558,982.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,591.84 : 1,027,531.84 = 405,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,591.84/1,027,531.84 = 405,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,591.84x = 1,027,531.84 × 405,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,591.84x = 416,213,526,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,213,526,756.25/744,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,982.12

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