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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,547.62, 1,006,699.20 and 423,564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,547.62, 1,006,699.20 and 423,564.24 is: 584,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,547.62 : 1,006,699.20 = 423,564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,547.62/1,006,699.20 = 423,564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,547.62x = 1,006,699.20 × 423,564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,547.62x = 426,401,776,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,401,776,523.11/729,547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,474.22

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