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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,987.72, 1,054,231.82 and 492,636.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,987.72, 1,054,231.82 and 492,636.68 is: 737,730.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,987.72 : 1,054,231.82 = 492,636.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,987.72/1,054,231.82 = 492,636.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,987.72x = 1,054,231.82 × 492,636.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,987.72x = 519,353,263,755.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,353,263,755.16/703,987.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,730.57

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