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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,723.43, 1,001,524.04 and 399,061.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,723.43, 1,001,524.04 and 399,061.31 is: 550,718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,723.43 : 1,001,524.04 = 399,061.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,723.43/1,001,524.04 = 399,061.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,723.43x = 1,001,524.04 × 399,061.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,723.43x = 399,669,488,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,669,488,395.97/725,723.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,718.73

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