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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,687, 1,027,668.06 and 405,157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,687, 1,027,668.06 and 405,157.68 is: 559,117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,687 : 1,027,668.06 = 405,157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,687/1,027,668.06 = 405,157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,687x = 1,027,668.06 × 405,157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,687x = 416,367,606,999.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,367,606,999.70/744,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,117.60

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