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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,786.02, 1,007,984.31 and 476,481.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,786.02, 1,007,984.31 and 476,481.66 is: 657,218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,786.02 : 1,007,984.31 = 476,481.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,786.02/1,007,984.31 = 476,481.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,786.02x = 1,007,984.31 × 476,481.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,786.02x = 480,286,031,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,286,031,716.01/730,786.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,218.42

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