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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,754.40, 1,085,631.60 and 391,978.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,754.40, 1,085,631.60 and 391,978.40 is: 587,967.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,754.40 : 1,085,631.60 = 391,978.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,754.40/1,085,631.60 = 391,978.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,754.40x = 1,085,631.60 × 391,978.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,754.40x = 425,544,137,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,544,137,557.44/723,754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,967.60

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