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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,086.48, 1,001,852.28 and 424,222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,086.48, 1,001,852.28 and 424,222.16 is: 585,340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,086.48 : 1,001,852.28 = 424,222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,086.48/1,001,852.28 = 424,222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,086.48x = 1,001,852.28 × 424,222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,086.48x = 425,007,938,222.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,007,938,222.53/726,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,340.66

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