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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,716.94, 1,027,243.50 and 482,707.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,716.94, 1,027,243.50 and 482,707.80 is: 724,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,716.94 : 1,027,243.50 = 482,707.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,716.94/1,027,243.50 = 482,707.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,716.94x = 1,027,243.50 × 482,707.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,716.94x = 495,858,449,949.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,858,449,949.30/684,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,180.20

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