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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,715.76, 1,087,200.96 and 275,475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,715.76, 1,087,200.96 and 275,475.88 is: 413,262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,715.76 : 1,087,200.96 = 275,475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,715.76/1,087,200.96 = 275,475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,715.76x = 1,087,200.96 × 275,475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,715.76x = 299,497,641,192.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,497,641,192.85/724,715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,262.22

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