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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,409.76, 1,917,116.28 and 479,255.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,409.76, 1,917,116.28 and 479,255.25 is: 718,696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,409.76 : 1,917,116.28 = 479,255.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,409.76/1,917,116.28 = 479,255.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,409.76x = 1,917,116.28 × 479,255.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,409.76x = 918,788,042,050.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,788,042,050.47/1,278,409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,696.05

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