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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,050.36, 1,087,568.62 and 440,819.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,050.36, 1,087,568.62 and 440,819.38 is: 661,224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,050.36 : 1,087,568.62 = 440,819.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,050.36/1,087,568.62 = 440,819.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,050.36x = 1,087,568.62 × 440,819.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,050.36x = 479,421,320,954.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,421,320,954.89/725,050.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,224.86

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