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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,311.32, 1,087,533.44 and 405,088.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,311.32, 1,087,533.44 and 405,088.59 is: 608,229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,311.32 : 1,087,533.44 = 405,088.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,311.32/1,087,533.44 = 405,088.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,311.32x = 1,087,533.44 × 405,088.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,311.32x = 440,547,391,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,547,391,359.34/724,311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,229.34

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