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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,050.40, 1,087,575.60 and 459,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,050.40, 1,087,575.60 and 459,111.20 is: 688,666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,050.40 : 1,087,575.60 = 459,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,050.40/1,087,575.60 = 459,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,050.40x = 1,087,575.60 × 459,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,050.40x = 499,318,138,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,318,138,806.72/725,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,666.80

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