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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,481.83, 1,010,579.04 and 426,492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,481.83, 1,010,579.04 and 426,492.68 is: 588,416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,481.83 : 1,010,579.04 = 426,492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,481.83/1,010,579.04 = 426,492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,481.83x = 1,010,579.04 × 426,492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,481.83x = 431,004,562,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,004,562,631.78/732,481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,416.73

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