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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,865.98, 1,059,897.33 and 482,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,865.98, 1,059,897.33 and 482,498 is: 723,472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,865.98 : 1,059,897.33 = 482,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,865.98/1,059,897.33 = 482,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,865.98x = 1,059,897.33 × 482,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,865.98x = 511,398,341,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,398,341,930.34/706,865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,472.85

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