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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,827.92, 1,001,675.76 and 403,571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,827.92, 1,001,675.76 and 403,571.04 is: 556,946.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,827.92 : 1,001,675.76 = 403,571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,827.92/1,001,675.76 = 403,571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,827.92x = 1,001,675.76 × 403,571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,827.92x = 404,247,328,205.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,247,328,205.99/725,827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,946.51

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