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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,590.84, 1,091,378.58 and 284,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,590.84, 1,091,378.58 and 284,355 is: 426,529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,590.84 : 1,091,378.58 = 284,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,590.84/1,091,378.58 = 284,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,590.84x = 1,091,378.58 × 284,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,590.84x = 310,338,956,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,338,956,115.90/727,590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,529.50

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