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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,161.04, 1,088,103.60 and 459,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,161.04, 1,088,103.60 and 459,358.08 is: 688,317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,161.04 : 1,088,103.60 = 459,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,161.04/1,088,103.60 = 459,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,161.04x = 1,088,103.60 × 459,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,161.04x = 499,829,180,537.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,829,180,537.09/726,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,317.26

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