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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,619.16, 1,082,856.36 and 402,038.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,619.16, 1,082,856.36 and 402,038.52 is: 603,296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,619.16 : 1,082,856.36 = 402,038.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,619.16/1,082,856.36 = 402,038.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,619.16x = 1,082,856.36 × 402,038.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,619.16x = 435,349,968,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,349,968,346.99/721,619.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,296.02

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