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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,046.53, 1,093,542.24 and 587,119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,046.53, 1,093,542.24 and 587,119.21 is: 879,450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,046.53 : 1,093,542.24 = 587,119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,046.53/1,093,542.24 = 587,119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,046.53x = 1,093,542.24 × 587,119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,046.53x = 642,039,656,050.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,039,656,050.43/730,046.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,450.32

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