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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,179.36, 1,087,402.80 and 444,843.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,179.36, 1,087,402.80 and 444,843.68 is: 666,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,179.36 : 1,087,402.80 = 444,843.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,179.36/1,087,402.80 = 444,843.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,179.36x = 1,087,402.80 × 444,843.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,179.36x = 483,724,263,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,724,263,194.30/726,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,122.30

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