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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,905.34, 1,027,992.69 and 422,629.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,905.34, 1,027,992.69 and 422,629.02 is: 583,241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,905.34 : 1,027,992.69 = 422,629.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,905.34/1,027,992.69 = 422,629.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,905.34x = 1,027,992.69 × 422,629.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,905.34x = 434,459,543,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,459,543,141.86/744,905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,241.28

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