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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,891.57, 1,001,704.15 and 399,201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,891.57, 1,001,704.15 and 399,201.76 is: 550,884.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,891.57 : 1,001,704.15 = 399,201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,891.57/1,001,704.15 = 399,201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,891.57x = 1,001,704.15 × 399,201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,891.57x = 399,882,059,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,882,059,679.30/725,891.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,884.01

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