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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,611.88, 1,088,786.46 and 326,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,611.88, 1,088,786.46 and 326,172.20 is: 489,424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,611.88 : 1,088,786.46 = 326,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,611.88/1,088,786.46 = 326,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,611.88x = 1,088,786.46 × 326,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,611.88x = 355,131,874,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,131,874,988.41/725,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,424.01

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