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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,157.68, 1,006,448.81 and 423,302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,157.68, 1,006,448.81 and 423,302.76 is: 584,280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,157.68 : 1,006,448.81 = 423,302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,157.68/1,006,448.81 = 423,302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,157.68x = 1,006,448.81 × 423,302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,157.68x = 426,032,556,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,032,556,955.20/729,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,280.42

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