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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,629.34, 1,086,372.35 and 457,827.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,629.34, 1,086,372.35 and 457,827.49 is: 686,380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,629.34 : 1,086,372.35 = 457,827.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,629.34/1,086,372.35 = 457,827.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,629.34x = 1,086,372.35 × 457,827.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,629.34x = 497,371,129,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,371,129,566.86/724,629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,380.06

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