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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,591.48, 1,006,853.16 and 457,670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,591.48, 1,006,853.16 and 457,670.82 is: 631,596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,591.48 : 1,006,853.16 = 457,670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,591.48/1,006,853.16 = 457,670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,591.48x = 1,006,853.16 × 457,670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,591.48x = 460,807,311,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,807,311,356.79/729,591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,596.34

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