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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,040.83, 1,087,671.90 and 369,861.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,040.83, 1,087,671.90 and 369,861.08 is: 554,848.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,040.83 : 1,087,671.90 = 369,861.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,040.83/1,087,671.90 = 369,861.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,040.83x = 1,087,671.90 × 369,861.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,040.83x = 402,287,503,619.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,287,503,619.65/725,040.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,848.07

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