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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,476.60, 1,086,714.90 and 575,177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,476.60, 1,086,714.90 and 575,177.40 is: 862,766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,476.60 : 1,086,714.90 = 575,177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,476.60/1,086,714.90 = 575,177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,476.60x = 1,086,714.90 × 575,177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,476.60x = 625,053,850,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,053,850,723.26/724,476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,766.10

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