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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,008.40, 1,084,512.60 and 423,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,008.40, 1,084,512.60 and 423,826.80 is: 635,740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,008.40 : 1,084,512.60 = 423,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,008.40/1,084,512.60 = 423,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,008.40x = 1,084,512.60 × 423,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,008.40x = 459,645,504,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,645,504,817.68/723,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,740.20

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