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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,908.59, 1,027,997.18 and 422,632.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,908.59, 1,027,997.18 and 422,632.27 is: 583,245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,908.59 : 1,027,997.18 = 422,632.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,908.59/1,027,997.18 = 422,632.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,908.59x = 1,027,997.18 × 422,632.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,908.59x = 434,464,781,737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,464,781,737.00/744,908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,245.77

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