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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,625.92, 1,080,983.45 and 240,896.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,625.92, 1,080,983.45 and 240,896.89 is: 361,360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,625.92 : 1,080,983.45 = 240,896.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,625.92/1,080,983.45 = 240,896.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,625.92x = 1,080,983.45 × 240,896.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,625.92x = 260,405,546,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,405,546,441.89/720,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,360.23

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