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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,932.78, 1,004,551.20 and 422,190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,932.78, 1,004,551.20 and 422,190.36 is: 582,625.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,932.78 : 1,004,551.20 = 422,190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,932.78/1,004,551.20 = 422,190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,932.78x = 1,004,551.20 × 422,190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,932.78x = 424,111,832,766.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,111,832,766.43/727,932.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,625.00

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