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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,749.40, 1,091,624.10 and 412,821.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,749.40, 1,091,624.10 and 412,821.40 is: 619,232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,749.40 : 1,091,624.10 = 412,821.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,749.40/1,091,624.10 = 412,821.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,749.40x = 1,091,624.10 × 412,821.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,749.40x = 450,645,789,235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,645,789,235.74/727,749.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,232.10

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