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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,445.62, 1,917,170.01 and 479,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,445.62, 1,917,170.01 and 479,291.52 is: 718,750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,445.62 : 1,917,170.01 = 479,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,445.62/1,917,170.01 = 479,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,445.62x = 1,917,170.01 × 479,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,445.62x = 918,883,328,191.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,883,328,191.32/1,278,445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,750.42

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