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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,492.88, 1,007,233.50 and 471,522.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,492.88, 1,007,233.50 and 471,522.46 is: 651,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,492.88 : 1,007,233.50 = 471,522.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,492.88/1,007,233.50 = 471,522.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,492.88x = 1,007,233.50 × 471,522.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,492.88x = 474,933,217,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,933,217,714.41/729,492.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,045.72

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