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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,962.94, 1,090,666.74 and 372,227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,962.94, 1,090,666.74 and 372,227.88 is: 558,455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,962.94 : 1,090,666.74 = 372,227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,962.94/1,090,666.74 = 372,227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,962.94x = 1,090,666.74 × 372,227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,962.94x = 405,976,568,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,976,568,416.71/726,962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,455.66

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