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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,658.28, 1,001,420.44 and 398,985.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,658.28, 1,001,420.44 and 398,985.12 is: 550,606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,658.28 : 1,001,420.44 = 398,985.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,658.28/1,001,420.44 = 398,985.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,658.28x = 1,001,420.44 × 398,985.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,658.28x = 399,551,854,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,551,854,423.85/725,658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,606.07

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