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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,711.72, 1,090,360.80 and 442,539.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,711.72, 1,090,360.80 and 442,539.64 is: 663,075.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,711.72 : 1,090,360.80 = 442,539.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,711.72/1,090,360.80 = 442,539.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,711.72x = 1,090,360.80 × 442,539.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,711.72x = 482,527,875,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,527,875,902.11/727,711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,075.59

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