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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,603.40, 1,089,905.10 and 498,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,603.40, 1,089,905.10 and 498,280.60 is: 747,420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,603.40 : 1,089,905.10 = 498,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,603.40/1,089,905.10 = 498,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,603.40x = 1,089,905.10 × 498,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,603.40x = 543,078,567,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,078,567,171.06/726,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,420.90

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