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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,120.56, 1,003,166.62 and 421,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,120.56, 1,003,166.62 and 421,029.84 is: 580,870.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,120.56 : 1,003,166.62 = 421,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,120.56/1,003,166.62 = 421,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,120.56x = 1,003,166.62 × 421,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,120.56x = 422,363,081,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,363,081,511.94/727,120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,870.77

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