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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368,561.60, 2,053,279.80 and 470,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368,561.60, 2,053,279.80 and 470,579.40 is: 706,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368,561.60 : 2,053,279.80 = 470,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368,561.60/2,053,279.80 = 470,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368,561.60x = 2,053,279.80 × 470,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368,561.60x = 966,231,176,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,231,176,316.12/1,368,561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,019.50

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