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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,731.10, 1,090,744.65 and 426,836.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,731.10, 1,090,744.65 and 426,836.70 is: 640,635.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,731.10 : 1,090,744.65 = 426,836.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,731.10/1,090,744.65 = 426,836.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,731.10x = 1,090,744.65 × 426,836.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,731.10x = 465,569,846,948.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,569,846,948.66/726,731.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,635.64

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