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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,547.82, 1,089,278.77 and 501,265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,547.82, 1,089,278.77 and 501,265.41 is: 751,523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,547.82 : 1,089,278.77 = 501,265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,547.82/1,089,278.77 = 501,265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,547.82x = 1,089,278.77 × 501,265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,547.82x = 546,017,769,248.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,017,769,248.35/726,547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,523.51

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