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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,822.10, 1,087,233.15 and 457,133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,822.10, 1,087,233.15 and 457,133.30 is: 685,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,822.10 : 1,087,233.15 = 457,133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,822.10/1,087,233.15 = 457,133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,822.10x = 1,087,233.15 × 457,133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,822.10x = 497,010,477,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,010,477,728.90/724,822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,699.95

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