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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,442.70, 1,086,664.05 and 659,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,442.70, 1,086,664.05 and 659,124.30 is: 988,686.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,442.70 : 1,086,664.05 = 659,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,442.70/1,086,664.05 = 659,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,442.70x = 1,086,664.05 × 659,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,442.70x = 716,246,681,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,246,681,291.42/724,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,686.45

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