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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,209.57, 1,087,814.36 and 275,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,209.57, 1,087,814.36 and 275,826.64 is: 413,739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,209.57 : 1,087,814.36 = 275,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,209.57/1,087,814.36 = 275,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,209.57x = 1,087,814.36 × 275,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,209.57x = 300,048,179,862.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,048,179,862.55/725,209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,739.96

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