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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,266.10, 1,009,117.41 and 425,351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,266.10, 1,009,117.41 and 425,351.27 is: 586,967.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,266.10 : 1,009,117.41 = 425,351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,266.10/1,009,117.41 = 425,351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,266.10x = 1,009,117.41 × 425,351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,266.10x = 429,229,372,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,229,372,850.34/731,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,967.42

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