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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,641.68, 1,090,036.84 and 277,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,641.68, 1,090,036.84 and 277,740.40 is: 416,639.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,641.68 : 1,090,036.84 = 277,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,641.68/1,090,036.84 = 277,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,641.68x = 1,090,036.84 × 277,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,641.68x = 302,747,267,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,747,267,956.34/726,641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,639.01

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