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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,005.72, 1,080,161.40 and 246,563.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,005.72, 1,080,161.40 and 246,563.96 is: 369,898.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,005.72 : 1,080,161.40 = 246,563.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,005.72/1,080,161.40 = 246,563.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,005.72x = 1,080,161.40 × 246,563.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,005.72x = 266,328,872,223.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,328,872,223.14/720,005.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,898.27

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