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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,543.20, 1,091,314.80 and 550,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,543.20, 1,091,314.80 and 550,396.20 is: 825,594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,543.20 : 1,091,314.80 = 550,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,543.20/1,091,314.80 = 550,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,543.20x = 1,091,314.80 × 550,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,543.20x = 600,655,518,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,655,518,923.76/727,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,594.30

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