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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,162.76, 1,001,829.72 and 450,393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,162.76, 1,001,829.72 and 450,393.04 is: 621,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,162.76 : 1,001,829.72 = 450,393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,162.76/1,001,829.72 = 450,393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,162.76x = 1,001,829.72 × 450,393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,162.76x = 451,217,133,153.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,217,133,153.15/726,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,371.90

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