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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,800.88, 999,362.88 and 482,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,800.88, 999,362.88 and 482,652 is: 666,404.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,800.88 : 999,362.88 = 482,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,800.88/999,362.88 = 482,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,800.88x = 999,362.88 × 482,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,800.88x = 482,344,492,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,344,492,757.76/723,800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,404.95

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