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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,458.86, 1,001,945.19 and 471,892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,458.86, 1,001,945.19 and 471,892.06 is: 650,842.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,458.86 : 1,001,945.19 = 471,892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,458.86/1,001,945.19 = 471,892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,458.86x = 1,001,945.19 × 471,892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,458.86x = 472,809,979,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,809,979,716.19/726,458.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,842.06

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