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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,046.72, 1,007,720 and 316,965.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,046.72, 1,007,720 and 316,965.36 is: 475,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,046.72 : 1,007,720 = 316,965.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,046.72/1,007,720 = 316,965.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,046.72x = 1,007,720 × 316,965.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,046.72x = 319,412,332,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,412,332,579.20/672,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,282.93

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