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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,272.47, 999,679.74 and 494,922.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,272.47, 999,679.74 and 494,922.59 is: 683,118.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,272.47 : 999,679.74 = 494,922.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,272.47/999,679.74 = 494,922.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,272.47x = 999,679.74 × 494,922.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,272.47x = 494,764,088,590.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,764,088,590.53/724,272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,118.73

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