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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,097.59, 1,006,245.55 and 423,108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,097.59, 1,006,245.55 and 423,108.27 is: 583,942.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,097.59 : 1,006,245.55 = 423,108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,097.59/1,006,245.55 = 423,108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,097.59x = 1,006,245.55 × 423,108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,097.59x = 425,750,813,855.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,750,813,855.70/729,097.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,942.15

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