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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,118.91, 1,010,293.76 and 426,203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,118.91, 1,010,293.76 and 426,203.17 is: 588,142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,118.91 : 1,010,293.76 = 426,203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,118.91/1,010,293.76 = 426,203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,118.91x = 1,010,293.76 × 426,203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,118.91x = 430,590,401,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,590,401,682.99/732,118.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,142.72

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