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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,321.60, 1,093,982.40 and 461,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,321.60, 1,093,982.40 and 461,632.80 is: 692,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,321.60 : 1,093,982.40 = 461,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,321.60/1,093,982.40 = 461,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,321.60x = 1,093,982.40 × 461,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,321.60x = 505,018,158,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,018,158,462.72/729,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,449.20

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