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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,227.20, 1,110,859.20 and 474,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,227.20, 1,110,859.20 and 474,633.60 is: 712,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,227.20 : 1,110,859.20 = 474,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,227.20/1,110,859.20 = 474,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,227.20x = 1,110,859.20 × 474,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,227.20x = 527,251,101,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,251,101,189.12/740,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,282.80

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