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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,982.48, 1,001,708.28 and 424,118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,982.48, 1,001,708.28 and 424,118.16 is: 585,196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,982.48 : 1,001,708.28 = 424,118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,982.48/1,001,708.28 = 424,118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,982.48x = 1,001,708.28 × 424,118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,982.48x = 424,842,672,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,842,672,570.37/725,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,196.87

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