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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,326.28, 1,008,824.06 and 425,368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,326.28, 1,008,824.06 and 425,368.22 is: 586,771.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,326.28 : 1,008,824.06 = 425,368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,326.28/1,008,824.06 = 425,368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,326.28x = 1,008,824.06 × 425,368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,326.28x = 429,121,694,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,121,694,695.37/731,326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,771.88

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