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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,044.60, 1,082,768.82 and 272,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,044.60, 1,082,768.82 and 272,689 is: 408,920.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,044.60 : 1,082,768.82 = 272,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,044.60/1,082,768.82 = 272,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,044.60x = 1,082,768.82 × 272,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,044.60x = 295,259,146,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,259,146,756.98/722,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,920.93

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