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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,972.44, 999,173.40 and 475,824.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,972.44, 999,173.40 and 475,824.08 is: 656,697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,972.44 : 999,173.40 = 475,824.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,972.44/999,173.40 = 475,824.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,972.44x = 999,173.40 × 475,824.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,972.44x = 475,430,763,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,430,763,815.47/723,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,697.32

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