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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,801.80, 1,082,702.70 and 518,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,801.80, 1,082,702.70 and 518,848.20 is: 778,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,801.80 : 1,082,702.70 = 518,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,801.80/1,082,702.70 = 518,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,801.80x = 1,082,702.70 × 518,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,801.80x = 561,758,347,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,758,347,030.14/721,801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,272.30

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