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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,086.20, 1,092,129.30 and 550,939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,086.20, 1,092,129.30 and 550,939.20 is: 826,408.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,086.20 : 1,092,129.30 = 550,939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,086.20/1,092,129.30 = 550,939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,086.20x = 1,092,129.30 × 550,939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,086.20x = 601,696,842,838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,696,842,838.56/728,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,408.80

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