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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,942.60, 1,023,492.30 and 485,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,942.60, 1,023,492.30 and 485,720.20 is: 727,924.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,942.60 : 1,023,492.30 = 485,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,942.60/1,023,492.30 = 485,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,942.60x = 1,023,492.30 × 485,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,942.60x = 497,130,884,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,130,884,654.46/682,942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,924.84

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