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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146,571.43, 1,720,063.98 and 472,284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146,571.43, 1,720,063.98 and 472,284.69 is: 708,512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146,571.43 : 1,720,063.98 = 472,284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146,571.43/1,720,063.98 = 472,284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146,571.43x = 1,720,063.98 × 472,284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146,571.43x = 812,359,883,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,359,883,574.47/1,146,571.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,512.24

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