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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,801.42, 1,027,823.13 and 422,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,801.42, 1,027,823.13 and 422,573.70 is: 583,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,801.42 : 1,027,823.13 = 422,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,801.42/1,027,823.13 = 422,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,801.42x = 1,027,823.13 × 422,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,801.42x = 434,331,022,989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,331,022,989.68/744,801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,150.10

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