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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,587.83, 1,002,829.97 and 481,139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,587.83, 1,002,829.97 and 481,139.94 is: 664,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,587.83 : 1,002,829.97 = 481,139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,587.83/1,002,829.97 = 481,139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,587.83x = 1,002,829.97 × 481,139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,587.83x = 482,501,549,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,501,549,190.30/726,587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,065.01

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