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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,865.40, 1,060,298.10 and 482,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,865.40, 1,060,298.10 and 482,916.60 is: 724,374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,865.40 : 1,060,298.10 = 482,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,865.40/1,060,298.10 = 482,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,865.40x = 1,060,298.10 × 482,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,865.40x = 512,035,553,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,035,553,438.46/706,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,374.90

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