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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,224.79, 1,002,401.22 and 484,506.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,224.79, 1,002,401.22 and 484,506.77 is: 668,760.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,224.79 : 1,002,401.22 = 484,506.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,224.79/1,002,401.22 = 484,506.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,224.79x = 1,002,401.22 × 484,506.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,224.79x = 485,670,174,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,670,174,151.15/726,224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,760.12

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