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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,436.48, 998,103.36 and 436,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,436.48, 998,103.36 and 436,847.68 is: 602,705.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,436.48 : 998,103.36 = 436,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,436.48/998,103.36 = 436,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,436.48x = 998,103.36 × 436,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,436.48x = 436,019,137,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,019,137,216.21/723,436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,705.49

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