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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,457.78, 1,001,052.18 and 419,487.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,457.78, 1,001,052.18 and 419,487.98 is: 578,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,457.78 : 1,001,052.18 = 419,487.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,457.78/1,001,052.18 = 419,487.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,457.78x = 1,001,052.18 × 419,487.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,457.78x = 419,929,351,857.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,929,351,857.54/725,457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,847.40

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