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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,421.92, 1,081,097.70 and 405,213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,421.92, 1,081,097.70 and 405,213.31 is: 607,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,421.92 : 1,081,097.70 = 405,213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,421.92/1,081,097.70 = 405,213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,421.92x = 1,081,097.70 × 405,213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,421.92x = 438,075,177,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,075,177,450.39/721,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,238.52

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