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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,200.12, 1,086,971.02 and 388,396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,200.12, 1,086,971.02 and 388,396.10 is: 581,348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,200.12 : 1,086,971.02 = 388,396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,200.12/1,086,971.02 = 388,396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,200.12x = 1,086,971.02 × 388,396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,200.12x = 422,175,304,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,175,304,981.02/726,200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,348.44

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