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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,732.10, 1,090,746.15 and 426,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,732.10, 1,090,746.15 and 426,837.70 is: 640,637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,732.10 : 1,090,746.15 = 426,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,732.10/1,090,746.15 = 426,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,732.10x = 1,090,746.15 × 426,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,732.10x = 465,571,577,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,571,577,949.86/726,732.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,637.15

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