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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,048.40, 1,107,072.60 and 472,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,048.40, 1,107,072.60 and 472,109.20 is: 708,163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,048.40 : 1,107,072.60 = 472,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,048.40/1,107,072.60 = 472,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,048.40x = 1,107,072.60 × 472,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,048.40x = 522,659,159,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,659,159,527.92/738,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,163.80

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