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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,027.52, 1,001,929.80 and 399,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,027.52, 1,001,929.80 and 399,353.44 is: 551,114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,027.52 : 1,001,929.80 = 399,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,027.52/1,001,929.80 = 399,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,027.52x = 1,001,929.80 × 399,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,027.52x = 400,124,112,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,124,112,268.51/726,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,114.25

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