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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,285.20, 1,084,668.60 and 368,181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,285.20, 1,084,668.60 and 368,181.20 is: 552,139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,285.20 : 1,084,668.60 = 368,181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,285.20/1,084,668.60 = 368,181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,285.20x = 1,084,668.60 × 368,181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,285.20x = 399,354,586,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,354,586,750.32/723,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,139.86

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