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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,281.40, 1,089,422.10 and 539,657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,281.40, 1,089,422.10 and 539,657.40 is: 809,486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,281.40 : 1,089,422.10 = 539,657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,281.40/1,089,422.10 = 539,657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,281.40x = 1,089,422.10 × 539,657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,281.40x = 587,914,697,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,914,697,988.54/726,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,486.10

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