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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,325.82, 1,082,237.40 and 322,242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,325.82, 1,082,237.40 and 322,242.06 is: 483,474.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,325.82 : 1,082,237.40 = 322,242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,325.82/1,082,237.40 = 322,242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,325.82x = 1,082,237.40 × 322,242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,325.82x = 348,742,409,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,742,409,185.04/721,325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,474.18

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