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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,882.66, 1,063,766.64 and 472,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,882.66, 1,063,766.64 and 472,391.28 is: 708,881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,882.66 : 1,063,766.64 = 472,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,882.66/1,063,766.64 = 472,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,882.66x = 1,063,766.64 × 472,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,882.66x = 502,514,084,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,514,084,690.90/708,882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,881.90

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