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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,136.20, 962,282.70 and 472,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,136.20, 962,282.70 and 472,331.40 is: 707,819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,136.20 : 962,282.70 = 472,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,136.20/962,282.70 = 472,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,136.20x = 962,282.70 × 472,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,136.20x = 454,516,334,886.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,516,334,886.78/642,136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,819.21

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