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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,770.46, 1,011,233.70 and 426,838.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,770.46, 1,011,233.70 and 426,838.86 is: 589,043.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,770.46 : 1,011,233.70 = 426,838.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,770.46/1,011,233.70 = 426,838.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,770.46x = 1,011,233.70 × 426,838.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,770.46x = 431,633,839,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,633,839,701.58/732,770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,043.72

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