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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,861.60, 1,003,060.26 and 425,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,861.60, 1,003,060.26 and 425,055.60 is: 586,571.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,861.60 : 1,003,060.26 = 425,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,861.60/1,003,060.26 = 425,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,861.60x = 1,003,060.26 × 425,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,861.60x = 426,356,380,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,356,380,650.46/726,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,571.61

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