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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,364.33, 1,000,101.10 and 617,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,364.33, 1,000,101.10 and 617,238.50 is: 849,850.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,364.33 : 1,000,101.10 = 617,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,364.33/1,000,101.10 = 617,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,364.33x = 1,000,101.10 × 617,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,364.33x = 617,300,902,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,300,902,812.35/726,364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,850.24

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