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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,845.52, 1,004,447.94 and 421,923.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,845.52, 1,004,447.94 and 421,923.16 is: 582,266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,845.52 : 1,004,447.94 = 421,923.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,845.52/1,004,447.94 = 421,923.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,845.52x = 1,004,447.94 × 421,923.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,845.52x = 423,799,848,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,799,848,900.29/727,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,266.21

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