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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146,577.73, 1,720,073.46 and 472,291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146,577.73, 1,720,073.46 and 472,291.01 is: 708,521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146,577.73 : 1,720,073.46 = 472,291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146,577.73/1,720,073.46 = 472,291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146,577.73x = 1,720,073.46 × 472,291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146,577.73x = 812,375,220,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,375,220,735.77/1,146,577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,521.72

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