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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,736.23, 1,301,969.45 and 484,469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,736.23, 1,301,969.45 and 484,469.75 is: 726,071.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,736.23 : 1,301,969.45 = 484,469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,736.23/1,301,969.45 = 484,469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,736.23x = 1,301,969.45 × 484,469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,736.23x = 630,764,811,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,764,811,526.79/868,736.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,071.73

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