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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,791.02, 1,005,688.31 and 422,843.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,791.02, 1,005,688.31 and 422,843.69 is: 583,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,791.02 : 1,005,688.31 = 422,843.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,791.02/1,005,688.31 = 422,843.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,791.02x = 1,005,688.31 × 422,843.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,791.02x = 425,248,956,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,248,956,390.27/728,791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,499.17

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