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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,152.20, 1,087,728.30 and 458,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,152.20, 1,087,728.30 and 458,046.60 is: 687,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,152.20 : 1,087,728.30 = 458,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,152.20/1,087,728.30 = 458,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,152.20x = 1,087,728.30 × 458,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,152.20x = 498,230,249,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,230,249,538.78/725,152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,069.90

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