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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,534.96, 1,080,637.92 and 271,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,534.96, 1,080,637.92 and 271,303.20 is: 406,892.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,534.96 : 1,080,637.92 = 271,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,534.96/1,080,637.92 = 271,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,534.96x = 1,080,637.92 × 271,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,534.96x = 293,180,525,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,180,525,737.34/720,534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,892.85

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