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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,648.80, 1,089,973.20 and 558,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,648.80, 1,089,973.20 and 558,492.80 is: 837,739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,648.80 : 1,089,973.20 = 558,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,648.80/1,089,973.20 = 558,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,648.80x = 1,089,973.20 × 558,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,648.80x = 608,742,184,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,742,184,392.96/726,648.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,739.20

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