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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,466.06, 1,006,831.12 and 427,757.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,466.06, 1,006,831.12 and 427,757.26 is: 590,403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,466.06 : 1,006,831.12 = 427,757.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,466.06/1,006,831.12 = 427,757.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,466.06x = 1,006,831.12 × 427,757.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,466.06x = 430,679,321,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,679,321,173.93/729,466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,403.51

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