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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,812.40, 1,087,218.60 and 535,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,812.40, 1,087,218.60 and 535,855.60 is: 803,783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,812.40 : 1,087,218.60 = 535,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,812.40/1,087,218.60 = 535,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,812.40x = 1,087,218.60 × 535,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,812.40x = 582,592,175,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,592,175,234.16/724,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,783.40

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