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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,946.41, 1,003,280.06 and 416,969.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,946.41, 1,003,280.06 and 416,969.94 is: 575,472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,946.41 : 1,003,280.06 = 416,969.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,946.41/1,003,280.06 = 416,969.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,946.41x = 1,003,280.06 × 416,969.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,946.41x = 418,337,631,226.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,337,631,226.12/726,946.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,472.45

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