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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,132.52, 1,087,586.46 and 370,408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,132.52, 1,087,586.46 and 370,408.68 is: 555,555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,132.52 : 1,087,586.46 = 370,408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,132.52/1,087,586.46 = 370,408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,132.52x = 1,087,586.46 × 370,408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,132.52x = 402,851,465,034.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,851,465,034.47/725,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,555.65

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