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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,948.20, 1,081,755.90 and 455,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,948.20, 1,081,755.90 and 455,231.40 is: 682,111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,948.20 : 1,081,755.90 = 455,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,948.20/1,081,755.90 = 455,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,948.20x = 1,081,755.90 × 455,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,948.20x = 492,449,252,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,449,252,815.26/721,948.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,111.62

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