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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,005.70, 1,086,008.55 and 458,941.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,005.70, 1,086,008.55 and 458,941.30 is: 688,411.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,005.70 : 1,086,008.55 = 458,941.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,005.70/1,086,008.55 = 458,941.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,005.70x = 1,086,008.55 × 458,941.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,005.70x = 498,414,175,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,414,175,748.12/724,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,411.95

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