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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,176.60, 1,086,264.90 and 456,487.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,176.60, 1,086,264.90 and 456,487.80 is: 684,731.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,176.60 : 1,086,264.90 = 456,487.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,176.60/1,086,264.90 = 456,487.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,176.60x = 1,086,264.90 × 456,487.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,176.60x = 495,866,674,418.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,866,674,418.22/724,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,731.70

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