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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,271.80, 1,087,257.30 and 540,108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,271.80, 1,087,257.30 and 540,108.60 is: 808,563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,271.80 : 1,087,257.30 = 540,108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,271.80/1,087,257.30 = 540,108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,271.80x = 1,087,257.30 × 540,108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,271.80x = 587,237,018,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,237,018,142.78/726,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,563.71

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