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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,960.48, 1,001,677.92 and 424,096.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,960.48, 1,001,677.92 and 424,096.16 is: 585,166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,960.48 : 1,001,677.92 = 424,096.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,960.48/1,001,677.92 = 424,096.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,960.48x = 1,001,677.92 × 424,096.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,960.48x = 424,807,759,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,807,759,428.79/725,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,166.51

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