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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,334.67, 1,087,568.32 and 405,111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,334.67, 1,087,568.32 and 405,111.95 is: 608,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,334.67 : 1,087,568.32 = 405,111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,334.67/1,087,568.32 = 405,111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,334.67x = 1,087,568.32 × 405,111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,334.67x = 440,586,922,873.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,586,922,873.42/724,334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,264.30

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