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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,125.32, 1,004,795.82 and 422,256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,125.32, 1,004,795.82 and 422,256.36 is: 582,703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,125.32 : 1,004,795.82 = 422,256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,125.32/1,004,795.82 = 422,256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,125.32x = 1,004,795.82 × 422,256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,125.32x = 424,281,425,496.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,281,425,496.42/728,125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,703.85

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