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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,271.16, 996,403.44 and 467,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,271.16, 996,403.44 and 467,704.36 is: 645,217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,271.16 : 996,403.44 = 467,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,271.16/996,403.44 = 467,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,271.16x = 996,403.44 × 467,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,271.16x = 466,022,233,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,022,233,207.00/722,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,217.83

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