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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,999.40, 1,089,387.90 and 305,317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,999.40, 1,089,387.90 and 305,317.80 is: 458,140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,999.40 : 1,089,387.90 = 305,317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,999.40/1,089,387.90 = 305,317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,999.40x = 1,089,387.90 × 305,317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,999.40x = 332,609,516,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,609,516,974.62/725,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,140.21

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