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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,819, 1,027,841.58 and 405,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,819, 1,027,841.58 and 405,281.40 is: 559,283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,819 : 1,027,841.58 = 405,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,819/1,027,841.58 = 405,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,819x = 1,027,841.58 × 405,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,819x = 416,565,074,520.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,565,074,520.61/744,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,283.63

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