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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,673.80, 1,087,010.70 and 472,731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,673.80, 1,087,010.70 and 472,731.40 is: 709,097.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,673.80 : 1,087,010.70 = 472,731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,673.80/1,087,010.70 = 472,731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,673.80x = 1,087,010.70 × 472,731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,673.80x = 513,864,090,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,864,090,025.98/724,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,097.10

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