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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231,017, 1,846,764.90 and 472,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231,017, 1,846,764.90 and 472,803 is: 709,296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231,017 : 1,846,764.90 = 472,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231,017/1,846,764.90 = 472,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231,017x = 1,846,764.90 × 472,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231,017x = 873,155,985,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,155,985,014.70/1,231,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,296.45

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