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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,485.60, 1,065,728.40 and 429,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,485.60, 1,065,728.40 and 429,858.40 is: 644,787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,485.60 : 1,065,728.40 = 429,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,485.60/1,065,728.40 = 429,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,485.60x = 1,065,728.40 × 429,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,485.60x = 458,112,304,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,112,304,858.56/710,485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,787.60

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