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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,281.60, 1,086,422.40 and 440,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,281.60, 1,086,422.40 and 440,846.40 is: 661,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,281.60 : 1,086,422.40 = 440,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,281.60/1,086,422.40 = 440,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,281.60x = 1,086,422.40 × 440,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,281.60x = 478,945,403,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,945,403,919.36/724,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,269.60

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