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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,570, 1,004,046.60 and 425,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,570, 1,004,046.60 and 425,764 is: 587,554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,570 : 1,004,046.60 = 425,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,570/1,004,046.60 = 425,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,570x = 1,004,046.60 × 425,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,570x = 427,486,896,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,486,896,602.40/727,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,554.32

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