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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,368.25, 1,089,215.69 and 270,837.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,368.25, 1,089,215.69 and 270,837.17 is: 406,130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,368.25 : 1,089,215.69 = 270,837.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,368.25/1,089,215.69 = 270,837.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,368.25x = 1,089,215.69 × 270,837.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,368.25x = 295,000,094,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,000,094,325.77/726,368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,130.22

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