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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,061.48, 1,086,474.42 and 388,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,061.48, 1,086,474.42 and 388,146.84 is: 581,621.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,061.48 : 1,086,474.42 = 388,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,061.48/1,086,474.42 = 388,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,061.48x = 1,086,474.42 × 388,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,061.48x = 421,711,612,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,711,612,863.83/725,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,621.87

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