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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,872.12, 1,085,462.52 and 424,443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,872.12, 1,085,462.52 and 424,443.88 is: 636,463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,872.12 : 1,085,462.52 = 424,443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,872.12/1,085,462.52 = 424,443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,872.12x = 1,085,462.52 × 424,443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,872.12x = 460,717,923,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,717,923,583.38/723,872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,463.14

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