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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,005.92, 1,000,376.26 and 418,970.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,005.92, 1,000,376.26 and 418,970.14 is: 578,102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,005.92 : 1,000,376.26 = 418,970.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,005.92/1,000,376.26 = 418,970.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,005.92x = 1,000,376.26 × 418,970.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,005.92x = 419,127,781,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,127,781,704.88/725,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,102.56

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