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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,378.69, 1,005,337.91 and 487,573.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,378.69, 1,005,337.91 and 487,573.03 is: 672,045.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,378.69 : 1,005,337.91 = 487,573.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,378.69/1,005,337.91 = 487,573.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,378.69x = 1,005,337.91 × 487,573.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,378.69x = 490,175,654,684.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,175,654,684.85/729,378.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,045.49

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