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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,115.40, 1,081,673.10 and 455,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,115.40, 1,081,673.10 and 455,176.20 is: 682,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,115.40 : 1,081,673.10 = 455,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,115.40/1,081,673.10 = 455,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,115.40x = 1,081,673.10 × 455,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,115.40x = 492,351,851,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,351,851,300.22/721,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,764.30

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