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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,160.80, 1,003,472.34 and 421,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,160.80, 1,003,472.34 and 421,278.88 is: 581,359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,160.80 : 1,003,472.34 = 421,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,160.80/1,003,472.34 = 421,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,160.80x = 1,003,472.34 × 421,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,160.80x = 422,741,703,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,741,703,506.18/727,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,359.31

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