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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,552.38, 1,088,697.22 and 326,112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,552.38, 1,088,697.22 and 326,112.70 is: 489,334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,552.38 : 1,088,697.22 = 326,112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,552.38/1,088,697.22 = 326,112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,552.38x = 1,088,697.22 × 326,112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,552.38x = 355,037,989,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,037,989,896.69/725,552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,334.75

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