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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,517.36, 1,088,388.72 and 370,339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,517.36, 1,088,388.72 and 370,339.20 is: 555,566.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,517.36 : 1,088,388.72 = 370,339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,517.36/1,088,388.72 = 370,339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,517.36x = 1,088,388.72 × 370,339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,517.36x = 403,073,007,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,073,007,853.82/725,517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,566.32

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