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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382,096.39, 2,073,249.54 and 470,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382,096.39, 2,073,249.54 and 470,995.70 is: 706,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382,096.39 : 2,073,249.54 = 470,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382,096.39/2,073,249.54 = 470,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382,096.39x = 2,073,249.54 × 470,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382,096.39x = 976,491,608,000.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,491,608,000.73/1,382,096.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,529.31

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