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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,077.72, 1,086,215.22 and 420,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,077.72, 1,086,215.22 and 420,614.28 is: 630,978.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,077.72 : 1,086,215.22 = 420,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,077.72/1,086,215.22 = 420,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,077.72x = 1,086,215.22 × 420,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,077.72x = 456,877,632,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,877,632,685.34/724,077.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,978.72

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