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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,952.48, 1,001,666.88 and 424,088.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,952.48, 1,001,666.88 and 424,088.16 is: 585,155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,952.48 : 1,001,666.88 = 424,088.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,952.48/1,001,666.88 = 424,088.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,952.48x = 1,001,666.88 × 424,088.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,952.48x = 424,795,064,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,795,064,072.14/725,952.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,155.47

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