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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,967.89, 1,088,074.53 and 534,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,967.89, 1,088,074.53 and 534,791.04 is: 800,437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,967.89 : 1,088,074.53 = 534,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,967.89/1,088,074.53 = 534,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,967.89x = 1,088,074.53 × 534,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,967.89x = 581,892,509,496.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,892,509,496.21/726,967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,437.71

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