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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,281.73, 1,262,895.48 and 482,358.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,281.73, 1,262,895.48 and 482,358.69 is: 722,378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,281.73 : 1,262,895.48 = 482,358.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,281.73/1,262,895.48 = 482,358.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,281.73x = 1,262,895.48 × 482,358.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,281.73x = 609,168,609,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,168,609,339.72/843,281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,378.52

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