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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,983.48, 1,001,709.66 and 424,119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,983.48, 1,001,709.66 and 424,119.16 is: 585,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,983.48 : 1,001,709.66 = 424,119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,983.48/1,001,709.66 = 424,119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,983.48x = 1,001,709.66 × 424,119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,983.48x = 424,844,259,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,844,259,563.09/725,983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,198.25

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