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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,721.70, 1,091,582.55 and 462,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,721.70, 1,091,582.55 and 462,001.20 is: 693,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,721.70 : 1,091,582.55 = 462,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,721.70/1,091,582.55 = 462,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,721.70x = 1,091,582.55 × 462,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,721.70x = 504,312,447,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,312,447,999.06/727,721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,001.80

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