Solve the problem. Round your answer to 5 decimal places when necessary.
-The table shows the leading causes of death for one country in a single recent year. $\begin{array}{l|r}
{\text { Cause of Death }} & \text { Deaths } \
\hline \text { Heart Disease } & 152,250 \
\text { Cancer } & 116,000 \
\text { AIDS } & 71,775 \
\text { Stroke } & 42,050 \
\text { Pulmonary Disease } & 40,745 \
\text { Accidents } & 30,450 \
\text { Diabetes } & 17,545 \
\text { Pneumonia } & 16,240 \
\text { Kidney Disease } & 8555
\end{array}$ Assume a population of 72.5 million. What is the empirical probability of death by stroke during a single year?

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The empirical probability of death by stroke is calculated by dividing the number of deaths by stroke (42,050) by the total population (72.5 million). This gives $ \frac{42,050}{72,500,000} = 0.00058 $.

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