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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,235.63, 1,088,325.42 and 275,960.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,235.63, 1,088,325.42 and 275,960.22 is: 414,119.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,235.63 : 1,088,325.42 = 275,960.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,235.63/1,088,325.42 = 275,960.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,235.63x = 1,088,325.42 × 275,960.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,235.63x = 300,334,522,334.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,334,522,334.79/725,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,119.92

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