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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,265.46, 1,003,626.27 and 421,519.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,265.46, 1,003,626.27 and 421,519.19 is: 581,696.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,265.46 : 1,003,626.27 = 421,519.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,265.46/1,003,626.27 = 421,519.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,265.46x = 1,003,626.27 × 421,519.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,265.46x = 423,047,728,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,047,728,955.69/727,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,696.44

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