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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,978.44, 999,181.68 and 475,830.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,978.44, 999,181.68 and 475,830.08 is: 656,705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,978.44 : 999,181.68 = 475,830.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,978.44/999,181.68 = 475,830.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,978.44x = 999,181.68 × 475,830.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,978.44x = 475,440,698,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,440,698,728.93/723,978.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,705.60

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