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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,650.40, 1,088,086.80 and 304,450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,650.40, 1,088,086.80 and 304,450.40 is: 456,512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,650.40 : 1,088,086.80 = 304,450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,650.40/1,088,086.80 = 304,450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,650.40x = 1,088,086.80 × 304,450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,650.40x = 331,268,461,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,268,461,494.72/725,650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,512.48

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