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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,108.27, 1,006,008.32 and 423,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,108.27, 1,006,008.32 and 423,007.34 is: 583,656.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,108.27 : 1,006,008.32 = 423,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,108.27/1,006,008.32 = 423,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,108.27x = 1,006,008.32 × 423,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,108.27x = 425,548,899,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,548,899,488.55/729,108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,656.66

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