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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,764.38, 1,008,583.18 and 424,935.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,764.38, 1,008,583.18 and 424,935.38 is: 586,485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,764.38 : 1,008,583.18 = 424,935.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,764.38/1,008,583.18 = 424,935.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,764.38x = 1,008,583.18 × 424,935.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,764.38x = 428,582,676,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,582,676,854.91/730,764.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,485.45

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