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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,364.20, 1,087,323.90 and 409,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,364.20, 1,087,323.90 and 409,436.20 is: 614,593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,364.20 : 1,087,323.90 = 409,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,364.20/1,087,323.90 = 409,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,364.20x = 1,087,323.90 × 409,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,364.20x = 445,189,765,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,189,765,785.18/724,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,593.83

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