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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,601.20, 1,086,901.80 and 457,495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,601.20, 1,086,901.80 and 457,495.60 is: 686,243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,601.20 : 1,086,901.80 = 457,495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,601.20/1,086,901.80 = 457,495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,601.20x = 1,086,901.80 × 457,495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,601.20x = 497,252,791,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,252,791,132.08/724,601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,243.40

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