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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,588.47, 2,057,481.12 and 473,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,588.47, 2,057,481.12 and 473,017 is: 709,559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,588.47 : 2,057,481.12 = 473,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,588.47/2,057,481.12 = 473,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,588.47x = 2,057,481.12 × 473,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,588.47x = 973,223,546,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,223,546,939.04/1,371,588.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,559.44

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