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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,057.13, 1,087,586.15 and 275,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,057.13, 1,087,586.15 and 275,674.20 is: 413,511.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,057.13 : 1,087,586.15 = 275,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,057.13/1,087,586.15 = 275,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,057.13x = 1,087,586.15 × 275,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,057.13x = 299,819,441,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,819,441,832.33/725,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,511.47

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