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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,084.48, 1,001,849.52 and 424,220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,084.48, 1,001,849.52 and 424,220.16 is: 585,337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,084.48 : 1,001,849.52 = 424,220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,084.48/1,001,849.52 = 424,220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,084.48x = 1,001,849.52 × 424,220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,084.48x = 425,004,763,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,004,763,670.32/726,084.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,337.90

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