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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,900.02, 1,085,849.31 and 495,971.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,900.02, 1,085,849.31 and 495,971.06 is: 743,956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,900.02 : 1,085,849.31 = 495,971.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,900.02/1,085,849.31 = 495,971.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,900.02x = 1,085,849.31 × 495,971.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,900.02x = 538,549,833,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,549,833,280.97/723,900.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,956.10

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