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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,115.20, 1,089,172.80 and 371,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,115.20, 1,089,172.80 and 371,011.20 is: 556,516.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,115.20 : 1,089,172.80 = 371,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,115.20/1,089,172.80 = 371,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,115.20x = 1,089,172.80 × 371,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,115.20x = 404,095,307,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,095,307,535.36/726,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,516.80

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