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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,224.24, 1,011,914.64 and 427,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,224.24, 1,011,914.64 and 427,284 is: 589,689.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,224.24 : 1,011,914.64 = 427,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,224.24/1,011,914.64 = 427,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,224.24x = 1,011,914.64 × 427,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,224.24x = 432,374,935,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,374,935,037.76/733,224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,689.91

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