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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,068.53, 1,129,603.20 and 472,782.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,068.53, 1,129,603.20 and 472,782.61 is: 709,174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,068.53 : 1,129,603.20 = 472,782.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,068.53/1,129,603.20 = 472,782.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,068.53x = 1,129,603.20 × 472,782.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,068.53x = 534,056,749,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,056,749,160.35/753,068.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,174.17

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