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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,743.60, 1,294,698.60 and 483,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,743.60, 1,294,698.60 and 483,663.60 is: 725,822.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,743.60 : 1,294,698.60 = 483,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,743.60/1,294,698.60 = 483,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,743.60x = 1,294,698.60 × 483,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,743.60x = 626,198,585,790.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,198,585,790.96/862,743.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,822.35

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