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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,748.80, 1,091,623.20 and 412,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,748.80, 1,091,623.20 and 412,820.80 is: 619,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,748.80 : 1,091,623.20 = 412,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,748.80/1,091,623.20 = 412,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,748.80x = 1,091,623.20 × 412,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,748.80x = 450,644,762,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,644,762,722.56/727,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,231.20

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