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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,464.56, 1,006,829.05 and 427,755.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,464.56, 1,006,829.05 and 427,755.76 is: 590,401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,464.56 : 1,006,829.05 = 427,755.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,464.56/1,006,829.05 = 427,755.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,464.56x = 1,006,829.05 × 427,755.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,464.56x = 430,676,920,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,676,920,438.68/729,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,401.44

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