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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,482.96, 1,090,663.82 and 386,146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,482.96, 1,090,663.82 and 386,146.36 is: 578,127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,482.96 : 1,090,663.82 = 386,146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,482.96/1,090,663.82 = 386,146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,482.96x = 1,090,663.82 × 386,146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,482.96x = 421,155,864,076.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,155,864,076.70/728,482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,127.27

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