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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,146.40, 1,081,719.60 and 321,786.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,146.40, 1,081,719.60 and 321,786.40 is: 482,679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,146.40 : 1,081,719.60 = 321,786.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,146.40/1,081,719.60 = 321,786.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,146.40x = 1,081,719.60 × 321,786.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,146.40x = 348,082,655,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,082,655,893.44/721,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,679.60

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