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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,150.74, 1,002,100.90 and 403,860.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,150.74, 1,002,100.90 and 403,860.98 is: 557,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,150.74 : 1,002,100.90 = 403,860.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,150.74/1,002,100.90 = 403,860.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,150.74x = 1,002,100.90 × 403,860.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,150.74x = 404,709,451,532.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,709,451,532.88/726,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,335.32

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