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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,006.15, 1,093,509.23 and 551,859.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,006.15, 1,093,509.23 and 551,859.15 is: 827,788.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,006.15 : 1,093,509.23 = 551,859.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,006.15/1,093,509.23 = 551,859.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,006.15x = 1,093,509.23 × 551,859.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,006.15x = 603,463,071,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,463,071,425.66/729,006.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,788.73

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