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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,359.62, 1,000,685.79 and 452,954.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,359.62, 1,000,685.79 and 452,954.58 is: 624,883.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,359.62 : 1,000,685.79 = 452,954.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,359.62/1,000,685.79 = 452,954.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,359.62x = 1,000,685.79 × 452,954.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,359.62x = 453,265,211,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,265,211,721.42/725,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,883.44

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