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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,838.43, 1,086,826.92 and 275,592.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,838.43, 1,086,826.92 and 275,592.18 is: 413,224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,838.43 : 1,086,826.92 = 275,592.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,838.43/1,086,826.92 = 275,592.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,838.43x = 1,086,826.92 × 275,592.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,838.43x = 299,521,000,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,521,000,165.49/724,838.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,224.50

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