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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,229.16, 1,084,852.64 and 498,529.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,229.16, 1,084,852.64 and 498,529.15 is: 747,799.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,229.16 : 1,084,852.64 = 498,529.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,229.16/1,084,852.64 = 498,529.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,229.16x = 1,084,852.64 × 498,529.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,229.16x = 540,830,663,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,830,663,028.65/723,229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,799.86

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