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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,652.20, 1,086,978.30 and 457,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,652.20, 1,086,978.30 and 457,546.60 is: 686,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,652.20 : 1,086,978.30 = 457,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,652.20/1,086,978.30 = 457,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,652.20x = 1,086,978.30 × 457,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,652.20x = 497,343,225,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,343,225,438.78/724,652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,319.90

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