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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228,262.88, 1,842,394.32 and 479,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228,262.88, 1,842,394.32 and 479,784 is: 719,676.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228,262.88 : 1,842,394.32 = 479,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228,262.88/1,842,394.32 = 479,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228,262.88x = 1,842,394.32 × 479,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228,262.88x = 883,951,316,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,951,316,426.88/1,228,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,676.00

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