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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,758.73, 1,086,269.20 and 533,582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,758.73, 1,086,269.20 and 533,582.26 is: 798,631.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,758.73 : 1,086,269.20 = 533,582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,758.73/1,086,269.20 = 533,582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,758.73x = 1,086,269.20 × 533,582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,758.73x = 579,613,974,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,613,974,704.39/725,758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,631.76

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