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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,171.40, 1,107,257.10 and 472,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,171.40, 1,107,257.10 and 472,232.20 is: 708,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,171.40 : 1,107,257.10 = 472,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,171.40/1,107,257.10 = 472,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,171.40x = 1,107,257.10 × 472,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,171.40x = 522,882,456,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,882,456,298.62/738,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,348.30

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