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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,469.81, 1,086,669.63 and 275,155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,469.81, 1,086,669.63 and 275,155.61 is: 412,720.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,469.81 : 1,086,669.63 = 275,155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,469.81/1,086,669.63 = 275,155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,469.81x = 1,086,669.63 × 275,155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,469.81x = 299,003,239,477.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,003,239,477.78/724,469.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,720.08

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