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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480,251.42, 2,220,457.85 and 469,300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480,251.42, 2,220,457.85 and 469,300.24 is: 703,975.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480,251.42 : 2,220,457.85 = 469,300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480,251.42/2,220,457.85 = 469,300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480,251.42x = 2,220,457.85 × 469,300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480,251.42x = 1,042,061,401,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,061,401,914.88/1,480,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,975.95

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