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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,031.98, 1,001,777.31 and 424,167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,031.98, 1,001,777.31 and 424,167.66 is: 585,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,031.98 : 1,001,777.31 = 424,167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,031.98/1,001,777.31 = 424,167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,031.98x = 1,001,777.31 × 424,167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,031.98x = 424,921,537,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,921,537,423.80/726,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,265.59

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