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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,951.68, 1,112,148.36 and 472,286.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,951.68, 1,112,148.36 and 472,286.39 is: 707,933.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,951.68 : 1,112,148.36 = 472,286.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,951.68/1,112,148.36 = 472,286.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,951.68x = 1,112,148.36 × 472,286.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,951.68x = 525,252,528,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,252,528,528.08/741,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,933.61

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