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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,227.26, 1,088,590.62 and 276,827.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,227.26, 1,088,590.62 and 276,827.51 is: 414,955.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,227.26 : 1,088,590.62 = 276,827.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,227.26/1,088,590.62 = 276,827.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,227.26x = 1,088,590.62 × 276,827.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,227.26x = 301,351,830,743.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,351,830,743.96/726,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,955.27

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