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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,708.46, 1,008,389.88 and 527,406.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,708.46, 1,008,389.88 and 527,406.21 is: 726,834.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,708.46 : 1,008,389.88 = 527,406.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,708.46/1,008,389.88 = 527,406.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,708.46x = 1,008,389.88 × 527,406.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,708.46x = 531,831,084,813.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,831,084,813.16/731,708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,834.68

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