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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,217.60, 1,090,492.80 and 548,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,217.60, 1,090,492.80 and 548,924.80 is: 824,268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,217.60 : 1,090,492.80 = 548,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,217.60/1,090,492.80 = 548,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,217.60x = 1,090,492.80 × 548,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,217.60x = 598,598,542,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,598,542,141.44/726,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,268.84

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