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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,086.60, 1,089,389.10 and 305,491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,086.60, 1,089,389.10 and 305,491.40 is: 458,346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,086.60 : 1,089,389.10 = 305,491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,086.60/1,089,389.10 = 305,491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,086.60x = 1,089,389.10 × 305,491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,086.60x = 332,799,001,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,799,001,303.74/726,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,346.15

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