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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,912.38, 1,007,268.98 and 424,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,912.38, 1,007,268.98 and 424,161.50 is: 585,337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,912.38 : 1,007,268.98 = 424,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,912.38/1,007,268.98 = 424,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,912.38x = 1,007,268.98 × 424,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,912.38x = 427,244,721,460.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,244,721,460.27/729,912.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,337.00

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