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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,982.42, 1,005,972.93 and 427,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,982.42, 1,005,972.93 and 427,377.30 is: 589,767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,982.42 : 1,005,972.93 = 427,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,982.42/1,005,972.93 = 427,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,982.42x = 1,005,972.93 × 427,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,982.42x = 429,929,994,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,929,994,696.49/728,982.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,767.30

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