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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,588.62, 1,007,252.52 and 484,905.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,588.62, 1,007,252.52 and 484,905.16 is: 669,448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,588.62 : 1,007,252.52 = 484,905.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,588.62/1,007,252.52 = 484,905.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,588.62x = 1,007,252.52 × 484,905.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,588.62x = 488,421,940,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,421,940,978.78/729,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,448.41

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