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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,898.78, 1,089,069.57 and 371,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,898.78, 1,089,069.57 and 371,161.98 is: 556,856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,898.78 : 1,089,069.57 = 371,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,898.78/1,089,069.57 = 371,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,898.78x = 1,089,069.57 × 371,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,898.78x = 404,221,217,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,221,217,958.95/725,898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,856.17

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