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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,392.98, 1,041,030.60 and 427,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,392.98, 1,041,030.60 and 427,727.96 is: 590,246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,392.98 : 1,041,030.60 = 427,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,392.98/1,041,030.60 = 427,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,392.98x = 1,041,030.60 × 427,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,392.98x = 445,277,894,835.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,277,894,835.58/754,392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,246.60

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