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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,503.66, 1,085,341.77 and 474,427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,503.66, 1,085,341.77 and 474,427.50 is: 710,715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,503.66 : 1,085,341.77 = 474,427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,503.66/1,085,341.77 = 474,427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,503.66x = 1,085,341.77 × 474,427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,503.66x = 514,915,982,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,915,982,586.68/724,503.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,715.50

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