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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,129.20, 1,107,712.20 and 472,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,129.20, 1,107,712.20 and 472,535.60 is: 709,135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,129.20 : 1,107,712.20 = 472,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,129.20/1,107,712.20 = 472,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,129.20x = 1,107,712.20 × 472,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,129.20x = 523,433,449,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,433,449,054.32/738,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,135.27

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