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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,416.82, 1,005,288.72 and 422,586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,416.82, 1,005,288.72 and 422,586.74 is: 583,212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,416.82 : 1,005,288.72 = 422,586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,416.82/1,005,288.72 = 422,586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,416.82x = 1,005,288.72 × 422,586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,416.82x = 424,821,682,943.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,821,682,943.57/728,416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,212.35

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