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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,043.44, 1,010,028.06 and 421,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,043.44, 1,010,028.06 and 421,870.14 is: 582,070.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,043.44 : 1,010,028.06 = 421,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,043.44/1,010,028.06 = 421,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,043.44x = 1,010,028.06 × 421,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,043.44x = 426,100,679,076.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,100,679,076.13/732,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,070.21

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