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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,209.20, 1,086,721.80 and 460,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,209.20, 1,086,721.80 and 460,097.20 is: 688,503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,209.20 : 1,086,721.80 = 460,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,209.20/1,086,721.80 = 460,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,209.20x = 1,086,721.80 × 460,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,209.20x = 499,997,657,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,997,657,358.96/726,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,503.61

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