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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,072.02, 1,129,608.47 and 472,786.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,072.02, 1,129,608.47 and 472,786.10 is: 709,179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,072.02 : 1,129,608.47 = 472,786.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,072.02/1,129,608.47 = 472,786.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,072.02x = 1,129,608.47 × 472,786.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,072.02x = 534,063,183,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,063,183,058.27/753,072.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,179.43

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