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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,974.40, 1,088,086.80 and 370,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,974.40, 1,088,086.80 and 370,805.60 is: 555,761.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,974.40 : 1,088,086.80 = 370,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,974.40/1,088,086.80 = 370,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,974.40x = 1,088,086.80 × 370,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,974.40x = 403,468,678,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,468,678,726.08/725,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,761.58

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