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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,502.72, 2,055,994.08 and 472,731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,502.72, 2,055,994.08 and 472,731.04 is: 708,662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,502.72 : 2,055,994.08 = 472,731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,502.72/2,055,994.08 = 472,731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,502.72x = 2,055,994.08 × 472,731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,502.72x = 971,932,219,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,932,219,672.24/1,371,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,662.26

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