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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,861.20, 1,008,565.56 and 424,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,861.20, 1,008,565.56 and 424,962 is: 586,434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,861.20 : 1,008,565.56 = 424,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,861.20/1,008,565.56 = 424,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,861.20x = 1,008,565.56 × 424,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,861.20x = 428,602,037,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,602,037,508.72/730,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,434.25

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