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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,972.40, 1,088,083.80 and 370,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,972.40, 1,088,083.80 and 370,803.60 is: 555,758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,972.40 : 1,088,083.80 = 370,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,972.40/1,088,083.80 = 370,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,972.40x = 1,088,083.80 × 370,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,972.40x = 403,465,390,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,465,390,141.68/725,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,758.58

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