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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,907.59, 1,027,995.80 and 422,631.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,907.59, 1,027,995.80 and 422,631.27 is: 583,244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,907.59 : 1,027,995.80 = 422,631.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,907.59/1,027,995.80 = 422,631.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,907.59x = 1,027,995.80 × 422,631.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,907.59x = 434,463,168,395.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,463,168,395.51/744,907.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,244.38

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