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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,032.98, 1,001,778.69 and 424,168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,032.98, 1,001,778.69 and 424,168.66 is: 585,266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,032.98 : 1,001,778.69 = 424,168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,032.98/1,001,778.69 = 424,168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,032.98x = 1,001,778.69 × 424,168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,032.98x = 424,923,124,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,923,124,553.86/726,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,266.97

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