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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,922, 1,001,655.72 and 419,994.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,922, 1,001,655.72 and 419,994.72 is: 579,525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,922 : 1,001,655.72 = 419,994.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,922/1,001,655.72 = 419,994.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,922x = 1,001,655.72 × 419,994.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,922x = 420,690,113,657.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,690,113,657.80/725,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,525.23

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