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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,197.24, 1,908,388.50 and 473,478.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,197.24, 1,908,388.50 and 473,478.51 is: 710,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,197.24 : 1,908,388.50 = 473,478.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,197.24/1,908,388.50 = 473,478.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,197.24x = 1,908,388.50 × 473,478.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,197.24x = 903,580,941,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,580,941,113.74/1,272,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,252.24

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