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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,486.60, 1,086,729.90 and 656,835.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,486.60, 1,086,729.90 and 656,835.40 is: 985,253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,486.60 : 1,086,729.90 = 656,835.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,486.60/1,086,729.90 = 656,835.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,486.60x = 1,086,729.90 × 656,835.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,486.60x = 713,802,668,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,802,668,558.46/724,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,253.10

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