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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,059.26, 1,010,234.73 and 421,847.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,059.26, 1,010,234.73 and 421,847.87 is: 582,146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,059.26 : 1,010,234.73 = 421,847.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,059.26/1,010,234.73 = 421,847.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,059.26x = 1,010,234.73 × 421,847.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,059.26x = 426,165,371,263.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,165,371,263.85/732,059.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,146.00

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