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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,888.53, 1,087,333.52 and 275,503.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,888.53, 1,087,333.52 and 275,503.77 is: 413,255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,888.53 : 1,087,333.52 = 275,503.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,888.53/1,087,333.52 = 275,503.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,888.53x = 1,087,333.52 × 275,503.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,888.53x = 299,564,482,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,564,482,629.85/724,888.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,255.93

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