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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,163.60, 1,086,245.40 and 456,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,163.60, 1,086,245.40 and 456,474.80 is: 684,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,163.60 : 1,086,245.40 = 456,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,163.60/1,086,245.40 = 456,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,163.60x = 1,086,245.40 × 456,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,163.60x = 495,843,651,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,843,651,715.92/724,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,712.20

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