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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,932.60, 1,093,065.30 and 550,639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,932.60, 1,093,065.30 and 550,639.80 is: 826,842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,932.60 : 1,093,065.30 = 550,639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,932.60/1,093,065.30 = 550,639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,932.60x = 1,093,065.30 × 550,639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,932.60x = 601,885,258,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,885,258,178.94/727,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,842.02

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