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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,897.60, 1,082,846.40 and 367,603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,897.60, 1,082,846.40 and 367,603.60 is: 551,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,897.60 : 1,082,846.40 = 367,603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,897.60/1,082,846.40 = 367,603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,897.60x = 1,082,846.40 × 367,603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,897.60x = 398,058,234,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,058,234,887.04/721,897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,405.40

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