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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,179.40, 1,107,269.10 and 472,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,179.40, 1,107,269.10 and 472,240.20 is: 708,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,179.40 : 1,107,269.10 = 472,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,179.40/1,107,269.10 = 472,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,179.40x = 1,107,269.10 × 472,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,179.40x = 522,896,981,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,896,981,237.82/738,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,360.30

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