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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,591.70, 1,083,887.55 and 455,486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,591.70, 1,083,887.55 and 455,486.10 is: 683,229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,591.70 : 1,083,887.55 = 455,486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,591.70/1,083,887.55 = 455,486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,591.70x = 1,083,887.55 × 455,486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,591.70x = 493,695,712,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,695,712,988.06/722,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,229.15

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