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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368,998.61, 2,053,539.83 and 470,427.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368,998.61, 2,053,539.83 and 470,427.54 is: 705,655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368,998.61 : 2,053,539.83 = 470,427.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368,998.61/2,053,539.83 = 470,427.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368,998.61x = 2,053,539.83 × 470,427.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368,998.61x = 966,041,690,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,041,690,518.92/1,368,998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,655.71

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