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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,704.10, 1,087,056.15 and 455,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,704.10, 1,087,056.15 and 455,265.70 is: 682,898.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,704.10 : 1,087,056.15 = 455,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,704.10/1,087,056.15 = 455,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,704.10x = 1,087,056.15 × 455,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,704.10x = 494,899,379,069.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,899,379,069.06/724,704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,898.55

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