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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,298.30, 1,087,947.72 and 275,915.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,298.30, 1,087,947.72 and 275,915.34 is: 413,873.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,298.30 : 1,087,947.72 = 275,915.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,298.30/1,087,947.72 = 275,915.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,298.30x = 1,087,947.72 × 275,915.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,298.30x = 300,181,465,066.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,181,465,066.03/725,298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,873.11

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