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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,742.80, 1,026,537.60 and 399,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,742.80, 1,026,537.60 and 399,724.40 is: 600,126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,742.80 : 1,026,537.60 = 399,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,742.80/1,026,537.60 = 399,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,742.80x = 1,026,537.60 × 399,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,742.80x = 410,332,126,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,332,126,237.44/683,742.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,126.43

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