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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,833.58, 1,004,414.33 and 422,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,833.58, 1,004,414.33 and 422,091.24 is: 582,488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,833.58 : 1,004,414.33 = 422,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,833.58/1,004,414.33 = 422,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,833.58x = 1,004,414.33 × 422,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,833.58x = 423,954,490,510.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,954,490,510.79/727,833.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,488.22

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