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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,259.12, 1,087,513.22 and 325,555.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,259.12, 1,087,513.22 and 325,555.71 is: 488,165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,259.12 : 1,087,513.22 = 325,555.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,259.12/1,087,513.22 = 325,555.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,259.12x = 1,087,513.22 × 325,555.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,259.12x = 354,046,136,843.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,046,136,843.71/725,259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,165.03

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