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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,486.32, 1,006,687.28 and 423,637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,486.32, 1,006,687.28 and 423,637.92 is: 584,618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,486.32 : 1,006,687.28 = 423,637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,486.32/1,006,687.28 = 423,637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,486.32x = 1,006,687.28 × 423,637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,486.32x = 426,470,905,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,470,905,389.66/729,486.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,618.10

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