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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,355.58, 1,001,082.74 and 438,878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,355.58, 1,001,082.74 and 438,878.02 is: 605,707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,355.58 : 1,001,082.74 = 438,878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,355.58/1,001,082.74 = 438,878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,355.58x = 1,001,082.74 × 438,878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,355.58x = 439,353,210,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,353,210,787.38/725,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,707.36

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