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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,535.68, 1,089,791.37 and 326,893.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,535.68, 1,089,791.37 and 326,893.56 is: 490,334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,535.68 : 1,089,791.37 = 326,893.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,535.68/1,089,791.37 = 326,893.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,535.68x = 1,089,791.37 × 326,893.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,535.68x = 356,245,780,596.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,245,780,596.58/726,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,334.87

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