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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,843.60, 1,099,265.40 and 659,360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,843.60, 1,099,265.40 and 659,360.40 is: 989,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,843.60 : 1,099,265.40 = 659,360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,843.60/1,099,265.40 = 659,360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,843.60x = 1,099,265.40 × 659,360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,843.60x = 724,812,073,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,812,073,850.16/732,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,040.60

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