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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,909.26, 1,027,975.61 and 418,176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,909.26, 1,027,975.61 and 418,176.86 is: 577,084.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,909.26 : 1,027,975.61 = 418,176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,909.26/1,027,975.61 = 418,176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,909.26x = 1,027,975.61 × 418,176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,909.26x = 429,875,610,655.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,875,610,655.50/744,909.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,084.53

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