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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,004.72, 1,146,457.28 and 484,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,004.72, 1,146,457.28 and 484,018.96 is: 725,364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,004.72 : 1,146,457.28 = 484,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,004.72/1,146,457.28 = 484,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,004.72x = 1,146,457.28 × 484,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,004.72x = 554,907,060,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,907,060,350.03/765,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,364.23

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