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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,134.04, 1,081,220.55 and 397,074.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,134.04, 1,081,220.55 and 397,074.73 is: 595,347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,134.04 : 1,081,220.55 = 397,074.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,134.04/1,081,220.55 = 397,074.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,134.04x = 1,081,220.55 × 397,074.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,134.04x = 429,325,357,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,325,357,961.70/721,134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,347.51

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