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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,417.92, 1,080,287.48 and 420,985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,417.92, 1,080,287.48 and 420,985.04 is: 631,279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,417.92 : 1,080,287.48 = 420,985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,417.92/1,080,287.48 = 420,985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,417.92x = 1,080,287.48 × 420,985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,417.92x = 454,784,867,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,784,867,979.30/720,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,279.23

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