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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,203.40, 1,078,525.35 and 479,848.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,203.40, 1,078,525.35 and 479,848.99 is: 720,588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,203.40 : 1,078,525.35 = 479,848.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,203.40/1,078,525.35 = 479,848.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,203.40x = 1,078,525.35 × 479,848.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,203.40x = 517,529,297,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,529,297,529.04/718,203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,588.76

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