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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,549.84, 1,001,540.40 and 544,783.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,549.84, 1,001,540.40 and 544,783.76 is: 752,013.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,549.84 : 1,001,540.40 = 544,783.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,549.84/1,001,540.40 = 544,783.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,549.84x = 1,001,540.40 × 544,783.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,549.84x = 545,622,944,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,622,944,903.90/725,549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,013.05

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