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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101,362.88, 1,652,217.12 and 470,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101,362.88, 1,652,217.12 and 470,280 is: 705,493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101,362.88 : 1,652,217.12 = 470,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101,362.88/1,652,217.12 = 470,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101,362.88x = 1,652,217.12 × 470,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101,362.88x = 777,004,667,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,004,667,193.60/1,101,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,493.79

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