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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,324.52, 1,008,821.66 and 425,366.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,324.52, 1,008,821.66 and 425,366.46 is: 586,769.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,324.52 : 1,008,821.66 = 425,366.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,324.52/1,008,821.66 = 425,366.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,324.52x = 1,008,821.66 × 425,366.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,324.52x = 429,118,896,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,118,896,158.69/731,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,769.46

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