Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,421.60, 1,016,640 and 725,421.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 725,421.60, 1,016,640 and 725,421.60 is: 1,016,640
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,421.60 : 1,016,640 = 725,421.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,421.60/1,016,640 = 725,421.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,421.60x = 1,016,640 × 725,421.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,421.60x = 737,492,615,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,492,615,424/725,421.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,016,640
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