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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,308.78, 1,086,463.35 and 275,030.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,308.78, 1,086,463.35 and 275,030.04 is: 412,545.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,308.78 : 1,086,463.35 = 275,030.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,308.78/1,086,463.35 = 275,030.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,308.78x = 1,086,463.35 × 275,030.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,308.78x = 298,810,058,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,810,058,609.03/724,308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,545.13

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