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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,420.97, 2,057,266.71 and 472,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,420.97, 2,057,266.71 and 472,744.40 is: 709,163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,420.97 : 2,057,266.71 = 472,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,420.97/2,057,266.71 = 472,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,420.97x = 2,057,266.71 × 472,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,420.97x = 972,561,306,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,561,306,172.59/1,371,420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,163.22

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