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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,755.27, 1,027,732.00 and 422,458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,755.27, 1,027,732.00 and 422,458.44 is: 582,975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,755.27 : 1,027,732.00 = 422,458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,755.27/1,027,732.00 = 422,458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,755.27x = 1,027,732.00 × 422,458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,755.27x = 434,174,055,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,174,055,345.79/744,755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,975.48

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