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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,824.38, 1,005,714.58 and 470,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,824.38, 1,005,714.58 and 470,712.60 is: 649,542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,824.38 : 1,005,714.58 = 470,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,824.38/1,005,714.58 = 470,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,824.38x = 1,005,714.58 × 470,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,824.38x = 473,402,524,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,402,524,809.71/728,824.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,542.66

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