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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,645.44, 1,090,042.50 and 277,744.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,645.44, 1,090,042.50 and 277,744.17 is: 416,644.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,645.44 : 1,090,042.50 = 277,744.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,645.44/1,090,042.50 = 277,744.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,645.44x = 1,090,042.50 × 277,744.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,645.44x = 302,752,949,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,752,949,427.23/726,645.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,644.67

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