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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,869.72, 1,001,643.78 and 403,560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,869.72, 1,001,643.78 and 403,560.28 is: 556,881.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,869.72 : 1,001,643.78 = 403,560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,869.72/1,001,643.78 = 403,560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,869.72x = 1,001,643.78 × 403,560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,869.72x = 404,223,644,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,223,644,317.06/725,869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,881.81

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