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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,964.80, 1,079,179.68 and 495,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,964.80, 1,079,179.68 and 495,002.88 is: 740,947.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,964.80 : 1,079,179.68 = 495,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,964.80/1,079,179.68 = 495,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,964.80x = 1,079,179.68 × 495,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,964.80x = 534,197,049,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,197,049,637.48/720,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,947.48

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