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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,867.59, 1,059,899.69 and 482,499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,867.59, 1,059,899.69 and 482,499.62 is: 723,475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,867.59 : 1,059,899.69 = 482,499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,867.59/1,059,899.69 = 482,499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,867.59x = 1,059,899.69 × 482,499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,867.59x = 511,401,189,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,401,189,951.12/706,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,475.23

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