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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,087.60, 1,092,131.40 and 476,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,087.60, 1,092,131.40 and 476,145.20 is: 714,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,087.60 : 1,092,131.40 = 476,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,087.60/1,092,131.40 = 476,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,087.60x = 1,092,131.40 × 476,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,087.60x = 520,013,123,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,013,123,879.28/728,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,217.80

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