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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,281.32, 1,000,829.62 and 419,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,281.32, 1,000,829.62 and 419,377.52 is: 578,707.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,281.32 : 1,000,829.62 = 419,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,281.32/1,000,829.62 = 419,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,281.32x = 1,000,829.62 × 419,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,281.32x = 419,725,443,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,725,443,978.14/725,281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,707.09

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