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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,428.81, 1,006,823.45 and 423,574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,428.81, 1,006,823.45 and 423,574.43 is: 584,655.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,428.81 : 1,006,823.45 = 423,574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,428.81/1,006,823.45 = 423,574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,428.81x = 1,006,823.45 × 423,574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,428.81x = 426,464,664,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,464,664,969.20/729,428.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,655.64

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