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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,571.40, 1,086,857.10 and 370,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,571.40, 1,086,857.10 and 370,277.40 is: 555,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,571.40 : 1,086,857.10 = 370,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,571.40/1,086,857.10 = 370,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,571.40x = 1,086,857.10 × 370,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,571.40x = 402,438,621,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,438,621,159.54/724,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,416.10

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