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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,202.08, 1,006,148.40 and 419,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,202.08, 1,006,148.40 and 419,044.56 is: 578,195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,202.08 : 1,006,148.40 = 419,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,202.08/1,006,148.40 = 419,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,202.08x = 1,006,148.40 × 419,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,202.08x = 421,621,013,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,621,013,572.70/729,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,195.02

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