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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,733.23, 1,301,964.95 and 484,466.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,733.23, 1,301,964.95 and 484,466.75 is: 726,067.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,733.23 : 1,301,964.95 = 484,466.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,733.23/1,301,964.95 = 484,466.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,733.23x = 1,301,964.95 × 484,466.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,733.23x = 630,758,721,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,758,721,430.59/868,733.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,067.22

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