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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,824.40, 1,091,736.60 and 538,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,824.40, 1,091,736.60 and 538,867.60 is: 808,301.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,824.40 : 1,091,736.60 = 538,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,824.40/1,091,736.60 = 538,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,824.40x = 1,091,736.60 × 538,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,824.40x = 588,301,481,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,301,481,474.16/727,824.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,301.40

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