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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,129.80, 1,087,898.70 and 351,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,129.80, 1,087,898.70 and 351,326.60 is: 526,362.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,129.80 : 1,087,898.70 = 351,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,129.80/1,087,898.70 = 351,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,129.80x = 1,087,898.70 × 351,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,129.80x = 382,207,751,415.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,207,751,415.42/726,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,362.85

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