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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,229.40, 1,086,344.10 and 388,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,229.40, 1,086,344.10 and 388,306.20 is: 582,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,229.40 : 1,086,344.10 = 388,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,229.40/1,086,344.10 = 388,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,229.40x = 1,086,344.10 × 388,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,229.40x = 421,834,149,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,834,149,363.42/724,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,459.30

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