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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,363.33, 1,000,099.72 and 617,237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,363.33, 1,000,099.72 and 617,237.50 is: 849,848.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,363.33 : 1,000,099.72 = 617,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,363.33/1,000,099.72 = 617,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,363.33x = 1,000,099.72 × 617,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,363.33x = 617,299,045,923.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,299,045,923.00/726,363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,848.86

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