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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,002.85, 1,093,504.28 and 461,314.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,002.85, 1,093,504.28 and 461,314.05 is: 691,971.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,002.85 : 1,093,504.28 = 461,314.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,002.85/1,093,504.28 = 461,314.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,002.85x = 1,093,504.28 × 461,314.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,002.85x = 504,448,885,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,448,885,792.56/729,002.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,971.08

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