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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,099.89, 1,004,750.45 and 422,189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,099.89, 1,004,750.45 and 422,189.19 is: 582,605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,099.89 : 1,004,750.45 = 422,189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,099.89/1,004,750.45 = 422,189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,099.89x = 1,004,750.45 × 422,189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,099.89x = 424,194,773,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,194,773,613.88/728,099.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,605.19

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