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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,207.40, 1,084,811.10 and 457,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,207.40, 1,084,811.10 and 457,786.60 is: 686,679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,207.40 : 1,084,811.10 = 457,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,207.40/1,084,811.10 = 457,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,207.40x = 1,084,811.10 × 457,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,207.40x = 496,611,985,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,611,985,111.26/723,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,679.90

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