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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,262.41, 1,000,055.00 and 495,856.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,262.41, 1,000,055.00 and 495,856.91 is: 683,730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,262.41 : 1,000,055.00 = 495,856.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,262.41/1,000,055.00 = 495,856.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,262.41x = 1,000,055.00 × 495,856.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,262.41x = 495,884,174,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,884,174,650.49/725,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,730.70

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