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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,143.59, 1,085,386.23 and 387,339.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,143.59, 1,085,386.23 and 387,339.57 is: 579,765.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,143.59 : 1,085,386.23 = 387,339.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,143.59/1,085,386.23 = 387,339.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,143.59x = 1,085,386.23 × 387,339.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,143.59x = 420,413,035,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,413,035,612.12/725,143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,765.22

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