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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,900.52, 1,085,850.06 and 495,971.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,900.52, 1,085,850.06 and 495,971.56 is: 743,956.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,900.52 : 1,085,850.06 = 495,971.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,900.52/1,085,850.06 = 495,971.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,900.52x = 1,085,850.06 × 495,971.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,900.52x = 538,550,748,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,550,748,184.29/723,900.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,956.85

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