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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,914.63, 1,086,323.40 and 596,322.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,914.63, 1,086,323.40 and 596,322.57 is: 892,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,914.63 : 1,086,323.40 = 596,322.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,914.63/1,086,323.40 = 596,322.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,914.63x = 1,086,323.40 × 596,322.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,914.63x = 647,799,165,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,799,165,812.85/725,914.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,390.29

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