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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,872.52, 1,087,962.77 and 632,344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,872.52, 1,087,962.77 and 632,344.36 is: 945,175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,872.52 : 1,087,962.77 = 632,344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,872.52/1,087,962.77 = 632,344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,872.52x = 1,087,962.77 × 632,344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,872.52x = 687,967,121,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,967,121,499.48/727,872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,175.29

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