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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,774.40, 1,090,161.60 and 460,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,774.40, 1,090,161.60 and 460,835.20 is: 691,252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,774.40 : 1,090,161.60 = 460,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,774.40/1,090,161.60 = 460,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,774.40x = 1,090,161.60 × 460,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,774.40x = 502,384,838,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,384,838,968.32/726,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,252.80

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