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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,832.38, 1,085,748.57 and 495,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,832.38, 1,085,748.57 and 495,903.24 is: 743,854.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,832.38 : 1,085,748.57 = 495,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,832.38/1,085,748.57 = 495,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,832.38x = 1,085,748.57 × 495,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,832.38x = 538,426,233,688.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,426,233,688.37/723,832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,854.86

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