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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,718.16, 1,027,680.36 and 405,187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,718.16, 1,027,680.36 and 405,187.76 is: 559,142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,718.16 : 1,027,680.36 = 405,187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,718.16/1,027,680.36 = 405,187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,718.16x = 1,027,680.36 × 405,187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,718.16x = 416,403,503,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,403,503,064.39/744,718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,142.41

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