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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,259.03, 1,000,050.35 and 495,853.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,259.03, 1,000,050.35 and 495,853.53 is: 683,726.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,259.03 : 1,000,050.35 = 495,853.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,259.03/1,000,050.35 = 495,853.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,259.03x = 1,000,050.35 × 495,853.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,259.03x = 495,878,493,745.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,878,493,745.97/725,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,726.05

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