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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,145.56, 1,006,432.03 and 423,290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,145.56, 1,006,432.03 and 423,290.64 is: 584,263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,145.56 : 1,006,432.03 = 423,290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,145.56/1,006,432.03 = 423,290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,145.56x = 1,006,432.03 × 423,290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,145.56x = 426,013,258,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,013,258,095.20/729,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,263.67

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