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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,900.88, 1,027,986.52 and 422,624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,900.88, 1,027,986.52 and 422,624.56 is: 583,235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,900.88 : 1,027,986.52 = 422,624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,900.88/1,027,986.52 = 422,624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,900.88x = 1,027,986.52 × 422,624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,900.88x = 434,452,350,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,452,350,700.93/744,900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,235.12

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