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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,744.66, 1,061,933.52 and 498,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,744.66, 1,061,933.52 and 498,005.34 is: 746,176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,744.66 : 1,061,933.52 = 498,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,744.66/1,061,933.52 = 498,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,744.66x = 1,061,933.52 × 498,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,744.66x = 528,848,563,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,848,563,685.00/708,744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,176.43

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