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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,894.84, 1,027,978.20 and 422,618.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,894.84, 1,027,978.20 and 422,618.52 is: 583,226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,894.84 : 1,027,978.20 = 422,618.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,894.84/1,027,978.20 = 422,618.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,894.84x = 1,027,978.20 × 422,618.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,894.84x = 434,442,625,476.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,442,625,476.26/744,894.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,226.79

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