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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,425.84, 1,001,112 and 403,149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,425.84, 1,001,112 and 403,149.52 is: 556,359.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,425.84 : 1,001,112 = 403,149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,425.84/1,001,112 = 403,149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,425.84x = 1,001,112 × 403,149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,425.84x = 403,597,822,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,597,822,266.24/725,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,359.86

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