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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,463.81, 1,006,828.01 and 427,755.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,463.81, 1,006,828.01 and 427,755.01 is: 590,400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,463.81 : 1,006,828.01 = 427,755.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,463.81/1,006,828.01 = 427,755.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,463.81x = 1,006,828.01 × 427,755.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,463.81x = 430,675,721,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,675,721,521.08/729,463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,400.40

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