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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,227.12, 1,001,947.36 and 519,320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,227.12, 1,001,947.36 and 519,320.72 is: 716,486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,227.12 : 1,001,947.36 = 519,320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,227.12/1,001,947.36 = 519,320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,227.12x = 1,001,947.36 × 519,320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,227.12x = 520,332,024,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,332,024,397.30/726,227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,486.63

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