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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,050.72, 1,007,726 and 316,969.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,050.72, 1,007,726 and 316,969.36 is: 475,288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,050.72 : 1,007,726 = 316,969.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,050.72/1,007,726 = 316,969.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,050.72x = 1,007,726 × 316,969.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,050.72x = 319,418,265,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,418,265,275.36/672,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,288.93

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