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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,589.47, 2,057,482.62 and 473,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,589.47, 2,057,482.62 and 473,018 is: 709,560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,589.47 : 2,057,482.62 = 473,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,589.47/2,057,482.62 = 473,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,589.47x = 2,057,482.62 × 473,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,589.47x = 973,226,313,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,226,313,947.16/1,371,589.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,560.94

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