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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,818, 1,027,840.20 and 405,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,818, 1,027,840.20 and 405,280.40 is: 559,282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,818 : 1,027,840.20 = 405,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,818/1,027,840.20 = 405,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,818x = 1,027,840.20 × 405,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,818x = 416,563,487,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,563,487,392.08/744,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,282.25

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