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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,966.12, 1,086,968.22 and 345,945.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,966.12, 1,086,968.22 and 345,945.16 is: 518,688.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,966.12 : 1,086,968.22 = 345,945.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,966.12/1,086,968.22 = 345,945.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,966.12x = 1,086,968.22 × 345,945.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,966.12x = 376,031,394,782.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,031,394,782.82/724,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,688.23

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