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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,860.30, 1,082,352 and 361,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,860.30, 1,082,352 and 361,612.20 is: 542,198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,860.30 : 1,082,352 = 361,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,860.30/1,082,352 = 361,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,860.30x = 1,082,352 × 361,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,860.30x = 391,391,687,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,391,687,894.40/721,860.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,198.66

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