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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,397.83, 1,001,073.28 and 403,121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,397.83, 1,001,073.28 and 403,121.51 is: 556,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,397.83 : 1,001,073.28 = 403,121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,397.83/1,001,073.28 = 403,121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,397.83x = 1,001,073.28 × 403,121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,397.83x = 403,554,170,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,554,170,750.96/725,397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,321.17

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