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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,538.56, 1,006,767.36 and 427,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,538.56, 1,006,767.36 and 427,737.60 is: 590,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,538.56 : 1,006,767.36 = 427,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,538.56/1,006,767.36 = 427,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,538.56x = 1,006,767.36 × 427,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,538.56x = 430,632,254,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,632,254,324.74/729,538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,280.32

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