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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,359.25, 1,001,679.19 and 480,954.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,359.25, 1,001,679.19 and 480,954.63 is: 663,256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,359.25 : 1,001,679.19 = 480,954.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,359.25/1,001,679.19 = 480,954.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,359.25x = 1,001,679.19 × 480,954.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,359.25x = 481,762,244,205.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,762,244,205.15/726,359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,256.16

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