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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,422.46, 2,057,269.03 and 472,745.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,422.46, 2,057,269.03 and 472,745.88 is: 709,165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,422.46 : 2,057,269.03 = 472,745.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,422.46/2,057,269.03 = 472,745.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,422.46x = 2,057,269.03 × 472,745.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,422.46x = 972,565,457,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,565,457,984.10/1,371,422.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,165.47

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