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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,769.48, 1,081,940.22 and 342,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,769.48, 1,081,940.22 and 342,023.24 is: 512,696.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,769.48 : 1,081,940.22 = 342,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,769.48/1,081,940.22 = 342,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,769.48x = 1,081,940.22 × 342,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,769.48x = 370,048,699,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,048,699,530.71/721,769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,696.52

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