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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,106.70, 1,086,678.45 and 408,228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,106.70, 1,086,678.45 and 408,228.30 is: 612,634.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,106.70 : 1,086,678.45 = 408,228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,106.70/1,086,678.45 = 408,228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,106.70x = 1,086,678.45 × 408,228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,106.70x = 443,612,896,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,612,896,290.14/724,106.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,634.71

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