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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,332.48, 1,082,870.33 and 482,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,332.48, 1,082,870.33 and 482,849.92 is: 722,854.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,332.48 : 1,082,870.33 = 482,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,332.48/1,082,870.33 = 482,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,332.48x = 1,082,870.33 × 482,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,332.48x = 522,863,845,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,863,845,059.07/723,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,854.09

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