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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180,481.70, 1,771,451.55 and 470,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180,481.70, 1,771,451.55 and 470,435.70 is: 705,944.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180,481.70 : 1,771,451.55 = 470,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180,481.70/1,771,451.55 = 470,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180,481.70x = 1,771,451.55 × 470,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180,481.70x = 833,354,049,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,354,049,940.34/1,180,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,944.06

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