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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,993.35, 1,007,029.65 and 495,846.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,993.35, 1,007,029.65 and 495,846.35 is: 741,956.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,993.35 : 1,007,029.65 = 495,846.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,993.35/1,007,029.65 = 495,846.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,993.35x = 1,007,029.65 × 495,846.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,993.35x = 499,331,976,294.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,331,976,294.28/672,993.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,956.78

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