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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,143.02, 1,087,602.21 and 370,419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,143.02, 1,087,602.21 and 370,419.18 is: 555,571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,143.02 : 1,087,602.21 = 370,419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,143.02/1,087,602.21 = 370,419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,143.02x = 1,087,602.21 × 370,419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,143.02x = 402,868,718,794.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,868,718,794.39/725,143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,571.39

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