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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,444.21, 1,086,223.23 and 345,480.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,444.21, 1,086,223.23 and 345,480.85 is: 518,009.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,444.21 : 1,086,223.23 = 345,480.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,444.21/1,086,223.23 = 345,480.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,444.21x = 1,086,223.23 × 345,480.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,444.21x = 375,269,324,790.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,269,324,790.15/724,444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,009.97

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