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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,852.15, 1,002,786.77 and 725,731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,852.15, 1,002,786.77 and 725,731.16 is: 1,001,240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,852.15 : 1,002,786.77 = 725,731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,852.15/1,002,786.77 = 725,731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,852.15x = 1,002,786.77 × 725,731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,852.15x = 727,753,605,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,753,605,824.75/726,852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001,240.22

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