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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,122.82, 1,011,667.71 and 427,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,122.82, 1,011,667.71 and 427,249 is: 589,579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,122.82 : 1,011,667.71 = 427,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,122.82/1,011,667.71 = 427,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,122.82x = 1,011,667.71 × 427,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,122.82x = 432,234,017,429.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,234,017,429.79/733,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,579.27

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