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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,892.77, 1,002,997.11 and 420,997.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,892.77, 1,002,997.11 and 420,997.96 is: 580,910.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,892.77 : 1,002,997.11 = 420,997.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,892.77/1,002,997.11 = 420,997.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,892.77x = 1,002,997.11 × 420,997.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,892.77x = 422,259,737,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,259,737,195.90/726,892.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,910.63

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