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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,052.40, 1,107,078.60 and 472,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,052.40, 1,107,078.60 and 472,113.20 is: 708,169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,052.40 : 1,107,078.60 = 472,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,052.40/1,107,078.60 = 472,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,052.40x = 1,107,078.60 × 472,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,052.40x = 522,666,420,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,666,420,497.52/738,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,169.80

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