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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,456.40, 1,107,684.60 and 472,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,456.40, 1,107,684.60 and 472,517.20 is: 708,775.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,456.40 : 1,107,684.60 = 472,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,456.40/1,107,684.60 = 472,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,456.40x = 1,107,684.60 × 472,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,456.40x = 523,400,025,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,400,025,675.12/738,456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,775.80

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