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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,151.20, 1,087,263.60 and 409,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,151.20, 1,087,263.60 and 409,223.20 is: 614,420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,151.20 : 1,087,263.60 = 409,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,151.20/1,087,263.60 = 409,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,151.20x = 1,087,263.60 × 409,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,151.20x = 444,933,489,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,933,489,635.52/724,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,420.70

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