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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,999.70, 1,085,999.55 and 458,935.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,999.70, 1,085,999.55 and 458,935.30 is: 688,402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,999.70 : 1,085,999.55 = 458,935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,999.70/1,085,999.55 = 458,935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,999.70x = 1,085,999.55 × 458,935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,999.70x = 498,403,529,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,403,529,279.12/723,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,402.95

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