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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,049.40, 1,087,574.10 and 538,425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,049.40, 1,087,574.10 and 538,425.40 is: 807,638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,049.40 : 1,087,574.10 = 538,425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,049.40/1,087,574.10 = 538,425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,049.40x = 1,087,574.10 × 538,425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,049.40x = 585,577,519,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,577,519,822.14/725,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,638.10

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