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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,048.72, 1,126,832.28 and 470,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,048.72, 1,126,832.28 and 470,231.44 is: 705,509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,048.72 : 1,126,832.28 = 470,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,048.72/1,126,832.28 = 470,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,048.72x = 1,126,832.28 × 470,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,048.72x = 529,871,965,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,871,965,662.88/751,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,509.45

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