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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,997.82, 1,001,901.33 and 399,324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,997.82, 1,001,901.33 and 399,324.64 is: 551,081.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,997.82 : 1,001,901.33 = 399,324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,997.82/1,001,901.33 = 399,324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,997.82x = 1,001,901.33 × 399,324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,997.82x = 400,083,888,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,083,888,986.33/725,997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,081.39

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