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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,343.68, 1,088,571.60 and 406,482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,343.68, 1,088,571.60 and 406,482.24 is: 609,195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,343.68 : 1,088,571.60 = 406,482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,343.68/1,088,571.60 = 406,482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,343.68x = 1,088,571.60 × 406,482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,343.68x = 442,485,022,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,485,022,368.38/726,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,195.12

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