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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,973.70, 1,082,960.55 and 498,024.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,973.70, 1,082,960.55 and 498,024.90 is: 747,037.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,973.70 : 1,082,960.55 = 498,024.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,973.70/1,082,960.55 = 498,024.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,973.70x = 1,082,960.55 × 498,024.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,973.70x = 539,341,319,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,341,319,617.70/721,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,037.35

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