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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,822.60, 1,087,233.90 and 425,446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,822.60, 1,087,233.90 and 425,446.60 is: 638,169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,822.60 : 1,087,233.90 = 425,446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,822.60/1,087,233.90 = 425,446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,822.60x = 1,087,233.90 × 425,446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,822.60x = 462,559,966,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,559,966,159.74/724,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,169.90

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