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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,710.30, 1,091,565.45 and 549,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,710.30, 1,091,565.45 and 549,251.10 is: 823,876.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,710.30 : 1,091,565.45 = 549,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,710.30/1,091,565.45 = 549,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,710.30x = 1,091,565.45 × 549,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,710.30x = 599,543,524,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,543,524,134.50/727,710.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,876.65

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