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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,186.40, 1,087,779.60 and 658,701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,186.40, 1,087,779.60 and 658,701.60 is: 988,052.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,186.40 : 1,087,779.60 = 658,701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,186.40/1,087,779.60 = 658,701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,186.40x = 1,087,779.60 × 658,701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,186.40x = 716,522,162,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,522,162,967.36/725,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,052.40

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