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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,897.70, 1,091,383.35 and 550,641.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,897.70, 1,091,383.35 and 550,641.70 is: 826,747.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,897.70 : 1,091,383.35 = 550,641.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,897.70/1,091,383.35 = 550,641.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,897.70x = 1,091,383.35 × 550,641.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,897.70x = 600,961,183,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,961,183,195.70/726,897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,747.95

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