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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,916.10, 1,093,040.55 and 550,623.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,916.10, 1,093,040.55 and 550,623.30 is: 826,817.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,916.10 : 1,093,040.55 = 550,623.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,916.10/1,093,040.55 = 550,623.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,916.10x = 1,093,040.55 × 550,623.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,916.10x = 601,853,594,674.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,853,594,674.82/727,916.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,817.26

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