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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,849, 1,027,907.82 and 405,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,849, 1,027,907.82 and 405,317.52 is: 559,346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,849 : 1,027,907.82 = 405,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,849/1,027,907.82 = 405,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,849x = 1,027,907.82 × 405,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,849x = 416,629,048,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,629,048,391.01/744,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,346.99

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