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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,795.28, 1,001,601.37 and 399,129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,795.28, 1,001,601.37 and 399,129.35 is: 550,800.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,795.28 : 1,001,601.37 = 399,129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,795.28/1,001,601.37 = 399,129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,795.28x = 1,001,601.37 × 399,129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,795.28x = 399,768,503,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,768,503,197.67/725,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,800.64

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