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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,779.86, 1,082,177.72 and 366,108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,779.86, 1,082,177.72 and 366,108.05 is: 548,912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,779.86 : 1,082,177.72 = 366,108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,779.86/1,082,177.72 = 366,108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,779.86x = 1,082,177.72 × 366,108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,779.86x = 396,193,972,992.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,193,972,992.11/721,779.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,912.48

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