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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,386.40, 1,107,579.60 and 472,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,386.40, 1,107,579.60 and 472,447.20 is: 708,670.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,386.40 : 1,107,579.60 = 472,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,386.40/1,107,579.60 = 472,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,386.40x = 1,107,579.60 × 472,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,386.40x = 523,272,880,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,272,880,797.12/738,386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,670.80

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