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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,569.16, 1,082,033.80 and 384,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,569.16, 1,082,033.80 and 384,547 is: 576,649.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,569.16 : 1,082,033.80 = 384,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,569.16/1,082,033.80 = 384,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,569.16x = 1,082,033.80 × 384,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,569.16x = 416,092,851,688.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,092,851,688.60/721,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,649.99

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