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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909,299.99, 1,255,264.40 and 527,187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909,299.99, 1,255,264.40 and 527,187.35 is: 727,768.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909,299.99 : 1,255,264.40 = 527,187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909,299.99/1,255,264.40 = 527,187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909,299.99x = 1,255,264.40 × 527,187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909,299.99x = 661,759,517,041.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,759,517,041.47/909,299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,768.09

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