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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,038.83, 1,087,668.90 and 369,859.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,038.83, 1,087,668.90 and 369,859.08 is: 554,845.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,038.83 : 1,087,668.90 = 369,859.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,038.83/1,087,668.90 = 369,859.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,038.83x = 1,087,668.90 × 369,859.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,038.83x = 402,284,218,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,284,218,698.61/725,038.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,845.07

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