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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,849.91, 1,001,781.81 and 522,573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,849.91, 1,001,781.81 and 522,573.66 is: 721,230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,849.91 : 1,001,781.81 = 522,573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,849.91/1,001,781.81 = 522,573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,849.91x = 1,001,781.81 × 522,573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,849.91x = 523,504,786,973.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,504,786,973.13/725,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,230.08

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