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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,136.70, 1,086,205.05 and 459,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,136.70, 1,086,205.05 and 459,072.30 is: 688,608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,136.70 : 1,086,205.05 = 459,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,136.70/1,086,205.05 = 459,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,136.70x = 1,086,205.05 × 459,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,136.70x = 498,646,650,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,646,650,575.12/724,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,608.45

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