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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,841, 1,001,660.58 and 407,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,841, 1,001,660.58 and 407,889 is: 562,886.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,841 : 1,001,660.58 = 407,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,841/1,001,660.58 = 407,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,841x = 1,001,660.58 × 407,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,841x = 408,566,332,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,566,332,315.62/725,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,886.82

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