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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,389.40, 1,107,584.10 and 472,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,389.40, 1,107,584.10 and 472,450.20 is: 708,675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,389.40 : 1,107,584.10 = 472,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,389.40/1,107,584.10 = 472,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,389.40x = 1,107,584.10 × 472,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,389.40x = 523,278,329,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,278,329,561.82/738,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,675.30

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