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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,901.03, 1,001,722.77 and 403,605.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,901.03, 1,001,722.77 and 403,605.27 is: 556,963.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,901.03 : 1,001,722.77 = 403,605.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,901.03/1,001,722.77 = 403,605.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,901.03x = 1,001,722.77 × 403,605.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,901.03x = 404,300,589,051.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,300,589,051.00/725,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,963.79

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