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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,229.88, 1,092,840.18 and 446,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,229.88, 1,092,840.18 and 446,888.44 is: 670,636.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,229.88 : 1,092,840.18 = 446,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,229.88/1,092,840.18 = 446,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,229.88x = 1,092,840.18 × 446,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,229.88x = 488,377,643,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,377,643,209.52/728,229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,636.64

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