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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,429.37, 2,057,279.25 and 472,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,429.37, 2,057,279.25 and 472,752.80 is: 709,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,429.37 : 2,057,279.25 = 472,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,429.37/2,057,279.25 = 472,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,429.37x = 2,057,279.25 × 472,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,429.37x = 972,584,525,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,584,525,819.40/1,371,429.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,175.80

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