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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,001, 1,085,151.96 and 386,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,001, 1,085,151.96 and 386,329.44 is: 579,841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,001 : 1,085,151.96 = 386,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,001/1,085,151.96 = 386,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,001x = 1,085,151.96 × 386,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,001x = 419,226,149,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,226,149,021.70/723,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,841.73

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