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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,236, 999,786.30 and 509,707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,236, 999,786.30 and 509,707.12 is: 702,665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,236 : 999,786.30 = 509,707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,236/999,786.30 = 509,707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,236x = 999,786.30 × 509,707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,236x = 509,598,195,588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,598,195,588.46/725,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,665.33

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