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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,767.86, 1,004,077.22 and 555,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,767.86, 1,004,077.22 and 555,286 is: 767,163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,767.86 : 1,004,077.22 = 555,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,767.86/1,004,077.22 = 555,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,767.86x = 1,004,077.22 × 555,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,767.86x = 557,550,023,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,550,023,184.92/726,767.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,163.84

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