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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,083.53, 1,085,157.96 and 381,828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,083.53, 1,085,157.96 and 381,828.96 is: 572,233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,083.53 : 1,085,157.96 = 381,828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,083.53/1,085,157.96 = 381,828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,083.53x = 1,085,157.96 × 381,828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,083.53x = 414,344,735,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,344,735,302.52/724,083.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,233.34

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