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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,972.60, 1,086,477.30 and 303,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,972.60, 1,086,477.30 and 303,550.20 is: 455,542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,972.60 : 1,086,477.30 = 303,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,972.60/1,086,477.30 = 303,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,972.60x = 1,086,477.30 × 303,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,972.60x = 329,800,401,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,800,401,710.46/723,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,542.66

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