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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,226.20, 1,086,747.30 and 460,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,226.20, 1,086,747.30 and 460,114.20 is: 688,529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,226.20 : 1,086,747.30 = 460,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,226.20/1,086,747.30 = 460,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,226.20x = 1,086,747.30 × 460,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,226.20x = 500,027,864,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,027,864,541.66/726,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,529.09

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