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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,751.62, 1,088,642.52 and 264,113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,751.62, 1,088,642.52 and 264,113.78 is: 396,176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,751.62 : 1,088,642.52 = 264,113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,751.62/1,088,642.52 = 264,113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,751.62x = 1,088,642.52 × 264,113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,751.62x = 287,525,491,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,525,491,025.93/725,751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,176.16

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