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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,283.22, 1,010,464.43 and 422,182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,283.22, 1,010,464.43 and 422,182.32 is: 582,561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,283.22 : 1,010,464.43 = 422,182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,283.22/1,010,464.43 = 422,182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,283.22x = 1,010,464.43 × 422,182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,283.22x = 426,600,217,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,600,217,334.88/732,283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,561.78

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