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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,566.42, 1,082,356.89 and 322,227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,566.42, 1,082,356.89 and 322,227.42 is: 483,344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,566.42 : 1,082,356.89 = 322,227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,566.42/1,082,356.89 = 322,227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,566.42x = 1,082,356.89 × 322,227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,566.42x = 348,765,068,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,765,068,183.92/721,566.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,344.37

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