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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,963.94, 1,090,668.27 and 372,228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,963.94, 1,090,668.27 and 372,228.91 is: 558,457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,963.94 : 1,090,668.27 = 372,228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,963.94/1,090,668.27 = 372,228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,963.94x = 1,090,668.27 × 372,228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,963.94x = 405,978,261,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,978,261,313.69/726,963.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,457.22

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