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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,117.25, 1,092,633.37 and 535,472.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,117.25, 1,092,633.37 and 535,472.78 is: 802,443.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,117.25 : 1,092,633.37 = 535,472.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,117.25/1,092,633.37 = 535,472.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,117.25x = 1,092,633.37 × 535,472.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,117.25x = 585,075,421,352.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,075,421,352.82/729,117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,443.53

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