Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,785.62, 1,001,527.41 and 403,476.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 725,785.62, 1,001,527.41 and 403,476.06 is: 556,765.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,785.62 : 1,001,527.41 = 403,476.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,785.62/1,001,527.41 = 403,476.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,785.62x = 1,001,527.41 × 403,476.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,785.62x = 404,092,333,368.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,092,333,368.81/725,785.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,765.42
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