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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,175.40, 1,107,263.10 and 472,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,175.40, 1,107,263.10 and 472,236.20 is: 708,354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,175.40 : 1,107,263.10 = 472,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,175.40/1,107,263.10 = 472,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,175.40x = 1,107,263.10 × 472,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,175.40x = 522,889,718,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,889,718,744.22/738,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,354.30

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