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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,087.60, 1,087,631.40 and 425,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,087.60, 1,087,631.40 and 425,711.60 is: 638,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,087.60 : 1,087,631.40 = 425,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,087.60/1,087,631.40 = 425,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,087.60x = 1,087,631.40 × 425,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,087.60x = 463,017,303,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,017,303,504.24/725,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,567.40

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