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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,221.74, 1,087,832.55 and 275,838.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,221.74, 1,087,832.55 and 275,838.81 is: 413,758.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,221.74 : 1,087,832.55 = 275,838.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,221.74/1,087,832.55 = 275,838.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,221.74x = 1,087,832.55 × 275,838.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,221.74x = 300,066,436,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,066,436,071.27/725,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,758.19

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