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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,521.66, 1,085,368.73 and 474,445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,521.66, 1,085,368.73 and 474,445.50 is: 710,742.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,521.66 : 1,085,368.73 = 474,445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,521.66/1,085,368.73 = 474,445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,521.66x = 1,085,368.73 × 474,445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,521.66x = 514,948,309,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,948,309,789.22/724,521.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,742.46

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