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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,273, 1,092,038.22 and 504,323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,273, 1,092,038.22 and 504,323.04 is: 755,190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,273 : 1,092,038.22 = 504,323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,273/1,092,038.22 = 504,323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,273x = 1,092,038.22 × 504,323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,273x = 550,740,034,906.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,740,034,906.59/729,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,190.49

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