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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,266, 1,028,469.52 and 405,736.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,266, 1,028,469.52 and 405,736.68 is: 559,917.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,266 : 1,028,469.52 = 405,736.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,266/1,028,469.52 = 405,736.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,266x = 1,028,469.52 × 405,736.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,266x = 417,287,808,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,287,808,525.99/745,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,917.95

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