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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,901.39, 1,002,971.87 and 440,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,901.39, 1,002,971.87 and 440,366.12 is: 607,613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,901.39 : 1,002,971.87 = 440,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,901.39/1,002,971.87 = 440,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,901.39x = 1,002,971.87 × 440,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,901.39x = 441,674,829,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,674,829,056.87/726,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,613.13

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