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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,222.20, 1,110,851.70 and 474,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,222.20, 1,110,851.70 and 474,628.60 is: 712,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,222.20 : 1,110,851.70 = 474,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,222.20/1,110,851.70 = 474,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,222.20x = 1,110,851.70 × 474,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,222.20x = 527,241,987,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,241,987,178.62/740,222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,275.30

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