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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,986.97, 790,668.23 and 483,191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,986.97, 790,668.23 and 483,191.72 is: 723,586.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,986.97 : 790,668.23 = 483,191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,986.97/790,668.23 = 483,191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,986.97x = 790,668.23 × 483,191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,986.97x = 382,044,342,003.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,044,342,003.06/527,986.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,586.69

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