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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,755.01, 1,027,731.65 and 422,458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,755.01, 1,027,731.65 and 422,458.19 is: 582,975.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,755.01 : 1,027,731.65 = 422,458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,755.01/1,027,731.65 = 422,458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,755.01x = 1,027,731.65 × 422,458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,755.01x = 434,173,652,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,173,652,664.71/744,755.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,975.14

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