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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,186.80, 1,068,280.20 and 474,759.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,186.80, 1,068,280.20 and 474,759.60 is: 712,139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,186.80 : 1,068,280.20 = 474,759.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,186.80/1,068,280.20 = 474,759.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,186.80x = 1,068,280.20 × 474,759.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,186.80x = 507,176,280,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,176,280,439.92/712,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,139.40

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