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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,755.64, 1,027,732.52 and 422,458.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,755.64, 1,027,732.52 and 422,458.82 is: 582,976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,755.64 : 1,027,732.52 = 422,458.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,755.64/1,027,732.52 = 422,458.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,755.64x = 1,027,732.52 × 422,458.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,755.64x = 434,174,660,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,174,660,423.87/744,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,976.00

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