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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,736.58, 1,087,885.80 and 340,796.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,736.58, 1,087,885.80 and 340,796.34 is: 510,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,736.58 : 1,087,885.80 = 340,796.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,736.58/1,087,885.80 = 340,796.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,736.58x = 1,087,885.80 × 340,796.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,736.58x = 370,747,497,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,747,497,273.99/725,736.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,856.85

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