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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,548.82, 1,089,280.27 and 501,266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,548.82, 1,089,280.27 and 501,266.41 is: 751,525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,548.82 : 1,089,280.27 = 501,266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,548.82/1,089,280.27 = 501,266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,548.82x = 1,089,280.27 × 501,266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,548.82x = 546,019,610,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,019,610,426.73/726,548.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,525.01

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