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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,035.98, 1,001,782.82 and 424,171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,035.98, 1,001,782.82 and 424,171.66 is: 585,271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,035.98 : 1,001,782.82 = 424,171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,035.98/1,001,782.82 = 424,171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,035.98x = 1,001,782.82 × 424,171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,035.98x = 424,927,881,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,927,881,718.88/726,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,271.11

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