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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,458.59, 1,008,132.96 and 420,354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,458.59, 1,008,132.96 and 420,354.78 is: 580,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,458.59 : 1,008,132.96 = 420,354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,458.59/1,008,132.96 = 420,354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,458.59x = 1,008,132.96 × 420,354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,458.59x = 423,773,508,611.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,773,508,611.55/730,458.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,147.21

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