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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,434.87, 1,917,153.83 and 479,280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,434.87, 1,917,153.83 and 479,280.83 is: 718,734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,434.87 : 1,917,153.83 = 479,280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,434.87/1,917,153.83 = 479,280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,434.87x = 1,917,153.83 × 479,280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,434.87x = 918,855,076,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,855,076,483.68/1,278,434.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,734.37

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