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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,452.70, 1,087,715.85 and 409,524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,452.70, 1,087,715.85 and 409,524.70 is: 614,873.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,452.70 : 1,087,715.85 = 409,524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,452.70/1,087,715.85 = 409,524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,452.70x = 1,087,715.85 × 409,524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,452.70x = 445,446,507,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,446,507,156.50/724,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,873.14

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