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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,909.60, 1,117,826.10 and 390,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,909.60, 1,117,826.10 and 390,178.20 is: 585,509.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,909.60 : 1,117,826.10 = 390,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,909.60/1,117,826.10 = 390,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,909.60x = 1,117,826.10 × 390,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,909.60x = 436,151,375,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,151,375,611.02/744,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,509.14

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