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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,266.24, 1,082,808.12 and 272,732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,266.24, 1,082,808.12 and 272,732.02 is: 408,874.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,266.24 : 1,082,808.12 = 272,732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,266.24/1,082,808.12 = 272,732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,266.24x = 1,082,808.12 × 272,732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,266.24x = 295,316,445,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,316,445,840.00/722,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,874.77

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