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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,872.41, 1,086,679.43 and 508,979.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,872.41, 1,086,679.43 and 508,979.07 is: 761,975.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,872.41 : 1,086,679.43 = 508,979.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,872.41/1,086,679.43 = 508,979.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,872.41x = 1,086,679.43 × 508,979.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,872.41x = 553,097,085,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,097,085,669.53/725,872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,975.63

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