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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,005.92, 1,084,002.72 and 367,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,005.92, 1,084,002.72 and 367,260 is: 551,395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,005.92 : 1,084,002.72 = 367,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,005.92/1,084,002.72 = 367,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,005.92x = 1,084,002.72 × 367,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,005.92x = 398,110,838,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,110,838,947.20/722,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,395.53

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