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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,742.54, 1,004,901.54 and 627,112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,742.54, 1,004,901.54 and 627,112.64 is: 864,758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,742.54 : 1,004,901.54 = 627,112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,742.54/1,004,901.54 = 627,112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,742.54x = 1,004,901.54 × 627,112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,742.54x = 630,186,457,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,186,457,689.47/728,742.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,758.71

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