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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,397.92, 1,004,831.90 and 486,739.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,397.92, 1,004,831.90 and 486,739.96 is: 671,462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,397.92 : 1,004,831.90 = 486,739.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,397.92/1,004,831.90 = 486,739.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,397.92x = 1,004,831.90 × 486,739.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,397.92x = 489,091,838,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,091,838,812.72/728,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,462.43

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