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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,293.60, 1,086,440.40 and 456,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,293.60, 1,086,440.40 and 456,604.80 is: 684,907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,293.60 : 1,086,440.40 = 456,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,293.60/1,086,440.40 = 456,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,293.60x = 1,086,440.40 × 456,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,293.60x = 496,073,901,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,073,901,553.92/724,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,907.20

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