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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,601.70, 1,086,902.55 and 457,496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,601.70, 1,086,902.55 and 457,496.10 is: 686,244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,601.70 : 1,086,902.55 = 457,496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,601.70/1,086,902.55 = 457,496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,601.70x = 1,086,902.55 × 457,496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,601.70x = 497,253,677,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,253,677,705.06/724,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,244.15

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