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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,149.20, 1,107,742.20 and 472,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,149.20, 1,107,742.20 and 472,555.60 is: 709,165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,149.20 : 1,107,742.20 = 472,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,149.20/1,107,742.20 = 472,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,149.20x = 1,107,742.20 × 472,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,149.20x = 523,469,779,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,469,779,966.32/738,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,165.27

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