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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,185.14, 1,000,696.83 and 419,281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,185.14, 1,000,696.83 and 419,281.15 is: 578,574.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,185.14 : 1,000,696.83 = 419,281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,185.14/1,000,696.83 = 419,281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,185.14x = 1,000,696.83 × 419,281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,185.14x = 419,573,317,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,573,317,683.76/725,185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,574.07

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