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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,162.52, 1,087,631.30 and 370,438.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,162.52, 1,087,631.30 and 370,438.68 is: 555,600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,162.52 : 1,087,631.30 = 370,438.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,162.52/1,087,631.30 = 370,438.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,162.52x = 1,087,631.30 × 370,438.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,162.52x = 402,900,703,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,900,703,098.68/725,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,600.56

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