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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,033.90, 1,093,550.85 and 462,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,033.90, 1,093,550.85 and 462,001.20 is: 693,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,033.90 : 1,093,550.85 = 462,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,033.90/1,093,550.85 = 462,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,033.90x = 1,093,550.85 × 462,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,033.90x = 505,221,804,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,221,804,961.02/729,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,001.80

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