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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,277.78, 1,000,466.37 and 452,872.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,277.78, 1,000,466.37 and 452,872.76 is: 624,704.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,277.78 : 1,000,466.37 = 452,872.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,277.78/1,000,466.37 = 452,872.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,277.78x = 1,000,466.37 × 452,872.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,277.78x = 453,083,961,266.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,083,961,266.75/725,277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,704.04

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