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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,908.34, 1,027,996.83 and 422,632.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,908.34, 1,027,996.83 and 422,632.02 is: 583,245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,908.34 : 1,027,996.83 = 422,632.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,908.34/1,027,996.83 = 422,632.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,908.34x = 1,027,996.83 × 422,632.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,908.34x = 434,464,376,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,464,376,816.50/744,908.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,245.42

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