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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,463.22, 1,008,139.35 and 420,359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,463.22, 1,008,139.35 and 420,359.42 is: 580,153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,463.22 : 1,008,139.35 = 420,359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,463.22/1,008,139.35 = 420,359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,463.22x = 1,008,139.35 × 420,359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,463.22x = 423,780,872,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,780,872,445.18/730,463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,153.61

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