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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,779.08, 1,002,386.10 and 472,213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,779.08, 1,002,386.10 and 472,213 is: 651,284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,779.08 : 1,002,386.10 = 472,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,779.08/1,002,386.10 = 472,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,779.08x = 1,002,386.10 × 472,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,779.08x = 473,339,747,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,339,747,439.30/726,779.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,284.22

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