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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,661.40, 1,082,492.10 and 347,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,661.40, 1,082,492.10 and 347,722.20 is: 521,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,661.40 : 1,082,492.10 = 347,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,661.40/1,082,492.10 = 347,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,661.40x = 1,082,492.10 × 347,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,661.40x = 376,406,534,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,406,534,494.62/721,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,583.30

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