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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,217.85, 1,040,758.97 and 444,071.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,217.85, 1,040,758.97 and 444,071.37 is: 612,782.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,217.85 : 1,040,758.97 = 444,071.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,217.85/1,040,758.97 = 444,071.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,217.85x = 1,040,758.97 × 444,071.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,217.85x = 462,171,257,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,171,257,554.07/754,217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,782.18

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