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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,712.70, 1,091,569.05 and 550,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,712.70, 1,091,569.05 and 550,565.70 is: 825,848.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,712.70 : 1,091,569.05 = 550,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,712.70/1,091,569.05 = 550,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,712.70x = 1,091,569.05 × 550,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,712.70x = 600,980,478,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,980,478,111.59/727,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,848.55

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