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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,123.23, 1,091,395.91 and 372,649.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,123.23, 1,091,395.91 and 372,649.87 is: 558,571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,123.23 : 1,091,395.91 = 372,649.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,123.23/1,091,395.91 = 372,649.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,123.23x = 1,091,395.91 × 372,649.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,123.23x = 406,708,542,116.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,708,542,116.78/728,123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,571.03

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