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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,812.40, 1,091,718.60 and 538,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,812.40, 1,091,718.60 and 538,855.60 is: 808,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,812.40 : 1,091,718.60 = 538,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,812.40/1,091,718.60 = 538,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,812.40x = 1,091,718.60 × 538,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,812.40x = 588,278,681,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,278,681,234.16/727,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,283.40

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