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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,834.06, 1,002,605.85 and 472,354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,834.06, 1,002,605.85 and 472,354.74 is: 651,573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,834.06 : 1,002,605.85 = 472,354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,834.06/1,002,605.85 = 472,354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,834.06x = 1,002,605.85 × 472,354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,834.06x = 473,585,625,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,585,625,599.23/726,834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,573.24

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