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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,005.40, 1,063,508.10 and 485,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,005.40, 1,063,508.10 and 485,056.60 is: 727,584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,005.40 : 1,063,508.10 = 485,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,005.40/1,063,508.10 = 485,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,005.40x = 1,063,508.10 × 485,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,005.40x = 515,861,623,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,861,623,058.46/709,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,584.90

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