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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,449.90, 1,008,994.60 and 425,491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,449.90, 1,008,994.60 and 425,491.84 is: 586,942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,449.90 : 1,008,994.60 = 425,491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,449.90/1,008,994.60 = 425,491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,449.90x = 1,008,994.60 × 425,491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,449.90x = 429,318,968,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,318,968,904.06/731,449.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,942.41

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