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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,482.83, 1,010,580.42 and 426,493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,482.83, 1,010,580.42 and 426,493.68 is: 588,418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,482.83 : 1,010,580.42 = 426,493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,482.83/1,010,580.42 = 426,493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,482.83x = 1,010,580.42 × 426,493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,482.83x = 431,006,162,261.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,006,162,261.75/732,482.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,418.11

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