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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,221.30, 1,007,446.35 and 493,891.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,221.30, 1,007,446.35 and 493,891.70 is: 740,186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,221.30 : 1,007,446.35 = 493,891.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,221.30/1,007,446.35 = 493,891.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,221.30x = 1,007,446.35 × 493,891.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,221.30x = 497,569,390,460.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,569,390,460.30/672,221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,186.89

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