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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,787.14, 1,007,985.86 and 476,482.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,787.14, 1,007,985.86 and 476,482.78 is: 657,219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,787.14 : 1,007,985.86 = 476,482.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,787.14/1,007,985.86 = 476,482.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,787.14x = 1,007,985.86 × 476,482.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,787.14x = 480,287,905,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,287,905,437.87/730,787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,219.97

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