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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,735.73, 1,301,968.70 and 484,469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,735.73, 1,301,968.70 and 484,469.25 is: 726,070.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,735.73 : 1,301,968.70 = 484,469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,735.73/1,301,968.70 = 484,469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,735.73x = 1,301,968.70 × 484,469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,735.73x = 630,763,797,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,763,797,190.13/868,735.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,070.98

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