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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,147.70, 1,008,221.55 and 472,693.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,147.70, 1,008,221.55 and 472,693.30 is: 709,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,147.70 : 1,008,221.55 = 472,693.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,147.70/1,008,221.55 = 472,693.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,147.70x = 1,008,221.55 × 472,693.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,147.70x = 476,579,571,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,579,571,600.62/672,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,039.95

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