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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,477.76, 1,081,027.68 and 387,987.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,477.76, 1,081,027.68 and 387,987.52 is: 582,148.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,477.76 : 1,081,027.68 = 387,987.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,477.76/1,081,027.68 = 387,987.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,477.76x = 1,081,027.68 × 387,987.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,477.76x = 419,425,248,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,425,248,614.55/720,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,148.78

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