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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,314.72, 1,447,270.20 and 484,680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,314.72, 1,447,270.20 and 484,680.02 is: 727,421.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,314.72 : 1,447,270.20 = 484,680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,314.72/1,447,270.20 = 484,680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,314.72x = 1,447,270.20 × 484,680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,314.72x = 701,462,942,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,462,942,245.05/964,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,421.17

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