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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,755.80, 1,085,633.70 and 457,816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,755.80, 1,085,633.70 and 457,816.60 is: 686,724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,755.80 : 1,085,633.70 = 457,816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,755.80/1,085,633.70 = 457,816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,755.80x = 1,085,633.70 × 457,816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,755.80x = 497,021,129,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,021,129,379.42/723,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,724.90

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