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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,574.50, 1,086,012.26 and 386,902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,574.50, 1,086,012.26 and 386,902.92 is: 580,702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,574.50 : 1,086,012.26 = 386,902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,574.50/1,086,012.26 = 386,902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,574.50x = 1,086,012.26 × 386,902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,574.50x = 420,181,314,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,181,314,549.80/723,574.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,702.21

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