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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,801.80, 1,090,202.70 and 474,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,801.80, 1,090,202.70 and 474,859.40 is: 712,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,801.80 : 1,090,202.70 = 474,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,801.80/1,090,202.70 = 474,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,801.80x = 1,090,202.70 × 474,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,801.80x = 517,693,000,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,693,000,000.38/726,801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,289.10

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