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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,852.65, 1,004,454.63 and 524,548.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,852.65, 1,004,454.63 and 524,548.87 is: 722,897.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,852.65 : 1,004,454.63 = 524,548.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,852.65/1,004,454.63 = 524,548.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,852.65x = 1,004,454.63 × 524,548.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,852.65x = 526,885,545,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,885,545,223.17/728,852.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,897.21

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