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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,075.40, 1,089,113.10 and 488,129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,075.40, 1,089,113.10 and 488,129.80 is: 732,194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,075.40 : 1,089,113.10 = 488,129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,075.40/1,089,113.10 = 488,129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,075.40x = 1,089,113.10 × 488,129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,075.40x = 531,628,559,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,628,559,680.38/726,075.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,194.70

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