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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,973.82, 1,113,234.06 and 475,253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,973.82, 1,113,234.06 and 475,253.32 is: 714,017.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,973.82 : 1,113,234.06 = 475,253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,973.82/1,113,234.06 = 475,253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,973.82x = 1,113,234.06 × 475,253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,973.82x = 529,068,182,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,068,182,952.08/740,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,017.38

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