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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146,337.79, 1,720,279.92 and 472,404.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146,337.79, 1,720,279.92 and 472,404.15 is: 708,924.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146,337.79 : 1,720,279.92 = 472,404.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146,337.79/1,720,279.92 = 472,404.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146,337.79x = 1,720,279.92 × 472,404.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146,337.79x = 812,667,375,141.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,667,375,141.18/1,146,337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,924.88

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