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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,884.60, 1,082,826.90 and 367,590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,884.60, 1,082,826.90 and 367,590.60 is: 551,385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,884.60 : 1,082,826.90 = 367,590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,884.60/1,082,826.90 = 367,590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,884.60x = 1,082,826.90 × 367,590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,884.60x = 398,036,989,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,036,989,867.14/721,884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,385.90

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