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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,247.96, 1,000,819.62 and 398,560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,247.96, 1,000,819.62 and 398,560.20 is: 550,000.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,247.96 : 1,000,819.62 = 398,560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,247.96/1,000,819.62 = 398,560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,247.96x = 1,000,819.62 × 398,560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,247.96x = 398,886,867,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,886,867,911.12/725,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,000.68

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