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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,962.34, 1,008,323.07 and 425,004.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,962.34, 1,008,323.07 and 425,004.91 is: 586,271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,962.34 : 1,008,323.07 = 425,004.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,962.34/1,008,323.07 = 425,004.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,962.34x = 1,008,323.07 × 425,004.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,962.34x = 428,542,255,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,542,255,616.27/730,962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,271.32

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