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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,985.20, 1,085,977.80 and 456,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,985.20, 1,085,977.80 and 456,879.60 is: 685,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,985.20 : 1,085,977.80 = 456,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,985.20/1,085,977.80 = 456,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,985.20x = 1,085,977.80 × 456,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,985.20x = 496,161,102,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,161,102,872.88/723,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,319.40

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