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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,400.20, 1,078,766.70 and 482,787.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,400.20, 1,078,766.70 and 482,787.40 is: 724,964.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,400.20 : 1,078,766.70 = 482,787.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,400.20/1,078,766.70 = 482,787.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,400.20x = 1,078,766.70 × 482,787.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,400.20x = 520,814,970,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,814,970,299.58/718,400.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,964.96

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