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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,254.80, 1,089,049.40 and 389,243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,254.80, 1,089,049.40 and 389,243.60 is: 583,687.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,254.80 : 1,089,049.40 = 389,243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,254.80/1,089,049.40 = 389,243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,254.80x = 1,089,049.40 × 389,243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,254.80x = 423,905,509,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,905,509,033.84/726,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,687.03

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