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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,098.40, 1,089,147.60 and 460,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,098.40, 1,089,147.60 and 460,159.20 is: 690,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,098.40 : 1,089,147.60 = 460,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,098.40/1,089,147.60 = 460,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,098.40x = 1,089,147.60 × 460,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,098.40x = 501,181,288,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,181,288,297.92/726,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,238.80

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