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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,417.84, 1,001,100.94 and 403,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,417.84, 1,001,100.94 and 403,141.52 is: 556,348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,417.84 : 1,001,100.94 = 403,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,417.84/1,001,100.94 = 403,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,417.84x = 1,001,100.94 × 403,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,417.84x = 403,585,354,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,585,354,625.03/725,417.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,348.81

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