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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481,063.47, 2,221,672.10 and 470,264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481,063.47, 2,221,672.10 and 470,264.56 is: 705,421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481,063.47 : 2,221,672.10 = 470,264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481,063.47/2,221,672.10 = 470,264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481,063.47x = 2,221,672.10 × 470,264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481,063.47x = 1,044,773,644,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,773,644,665.27/1,481,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,421.25

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