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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,266.92, 1,028,461.86 and 405,734.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,266.92, 1,028,461.86 and 405,734.36 is: 559,909.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,266.92 : 1,028,461.86 = 405,734.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,266.92/1,028,461.86 = 405,734.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,266.92x = 1,028,461.86 × 405,734.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,266.92x = 417,282,314,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,282,314,551.51/745,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,909.88

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