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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,376.27, 1,029,999.30 and 406,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,376.27, 1,029,999.30 and 406,844.52 is: 561,445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,376.27 : 1,029,999.30 = 406,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,376.27/1,029,999.30 = 406,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,376.27x = 1,029,999.30 × 406,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,376.27x = 419,049,570,808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,049,570,808.84/746,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,445.46

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