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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,734.44, 997,410.66 and 436,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,734.44, 997,410.66 and 436,250.60 is: 602,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,734.44 : 997,410.66 = 436,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,734.44/997,410.66 = 436,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,734.44x = 997,410.66 × 436,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,734.44x = 435,120,998,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,120,998,871.40/722,734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,048.24

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