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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,717.16, 1,027,678.98 and 405,186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,717.16, 1,027,678.98 and 405,186.76 is: 559,141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,717.16 : 1,027,678.98 = 405,186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,717.16/1,027,678.98 = 405,186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,717.16x = 1,027,678.98 × 405,186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,717.16x = 416,401,916,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,401,916,226.31/744,717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,141.03

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