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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,777.68, 1,002,094.92 and 497,445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,777.68, 1,002,094.92 and 497,445.68 is: 685,887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,777.68 : 1,002,094.92 = 497,445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,777.68/1,002,094.92 = 497,445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,777.68x = 1,002,094.92 × 497,445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,777.68x = 498,487,788,903.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,487,788,903.95/726,777.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,887.59

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