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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,882.42, 1,027,854 and 438,938.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,882.42, 1,027,854 and 438,938.94 is: 605,686.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,882.42 : 1,027,854 = 438,938.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,882.42/1,027,854 = 438,938.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,882.42x = 1,027,854 × 438,938.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,882.42x = 451,165,145,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,165,145,234.76/744,882.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,686.39

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