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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,298.64, 996,441.44 and 467,731.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,298.64, 996,441.44 and 467,731.84 is: 645,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,298.64 : 996,441.44 = 467,731.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,298.64/996,441.44 = 467,731.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,298.64x = 996,441.44 × 467,731.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,298.64x = 466,067,388,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,067,388,183.45/722,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,255.80

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