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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,026.98, 1,003,264.87 and 416,707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,026.98, 1,003,264.87 and 416,707.12 is: 575,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,026.98 : 1,003,264.87 = 416,707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,026.98/1,003,264.87 = 416,707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,026.98x = 1,003,264.87 × 416,707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,026.98x = 418,067,612,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,067,612,279.03/727,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,037.27

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